Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses her assessments effectively to support children's progress. She builds on children's interests and the next stages in their learning to support their unique individual learning needs.  The childminder risk assesses her premises and environment to enable her to identify and address any potential hazards. Children play and learn in safe and secure surroundings.  Children settle easily, developing a strong emotional attachment with the childminder and her assistant. They play happily in a homely environment and are confident to make choices and decisions.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. Regular information is shared with parents about the activities they enjoy. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides.  The childminder complements and builds on children's learning and social skills through a variety of interesting outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much information as possible from parents about their children's learning from the very start.  Self-evaluation processes are not fully developed to include the views of parents and children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 seek more detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start at the setting  strengthen self-evaluation processes further, and include the views of parents and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Both the childminder and her assistant have completed recent safeguarding training to ensure they are informed of changes to legislation and procedures. They have a good understanding of child protection and how to keep children safe. The environment is safe and secure and children are well supervised. The childminder records observations of children's play and ensures important information is passed on to parents. Daily conversations with parents help to provide continuity of care and support children's progress. The childminder understands the importance of working with other early years settings, in order to promote continuity in children's learning and development. She effectively monitors the practice of her assistant to identify ways to professionally develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. She asks children what they like to do and plans a variety of activities based on their interests. Young children are supported with their physical development as they are helped to mould and manipulate play dough. The childminder and her assistant take regular opportunities to model mathematics during play and daily routines. Children develop a good understanding of numbers, colours and shapes. They enjoy problem solving and counting games. Children learn to explore and investigate different tools when they use creative materials. Children's communication and language skills are effectively promoted. Both the childminder and her assistant talk with children and provide a commentary, to describe what they are doing. They ask questions to help support their developing language and give them time to answer.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They are confident, happy and settled in the friendly, homely and nurturing environment. The childminder and her assistant are good role models for children. They provide effective support when helping children to manage their behaviour. Children are encouraged to share, use good manners and take turns. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, such as playing outside in the garden or visiting the park. Children's independence is very well supported and they are consistently encouraged to practice their skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve well at the levels typical for their age. They develop independence as they make decisions about their play and manage their self-care needs well. Children develop their early writing skills and they make marks outside in the garden using chalk. Children's literacy skills are promoted well. They enjoy looking at books together and telling stories. They are well prepared for the next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489185 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1017886 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Tilbury, Essex. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and holidays agreed in advance. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder works with an assistant. She receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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