Childminder EY489911

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 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 has made a good start to her childminding business. She is keen to continually develop her knowledge and skills. The childminder completes online training and researches new ideas to help benefit children's care and learning.  The childminder has a warm and caring rapport with the children. This helps the children to feel secure and comfortable in her care.  Children display high levels of curiosity and are well motivated to learn and explore. They make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  Children behave well. The childminder's gentle encouragement helps children to develop an understanding of sharing and taking turns. She provides plenty of praise to help children understand what they have done well.  Parents praise the high standards of care and learning their children receive. They say their children are very happy and they value the wide variety of activities and outings

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides parents with plenty of information about their children's learning, she has not established highly successful ways for all parents to share information about their children's achievements at home.  The childminder does not always give children the support they need to increase children's awareness of effective hygiene practices.

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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

 explore more ways to encourage parents to share what their children achieve at home and use this information to work together to help extend children's learning to the highest level  strengthen opportunities that help children develop their awareness of good health and hygiene.

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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 viewed a focused activity with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documents and reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The childminder took account of the views of parents from those spoken to on the day and from their responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is clear about the procedures she must implement if she feels a child is at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder carefully assesses her home and activities to minimise risks for children. Children are closely supervised as they play outdoors. The conservatory has been made out of bounds to children until current renovations are completed. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and reviews different ways to assess and track children's progress. She now successfully monitors children's achievements to identify and promptly close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She has a good understanding of their capabilities and what they need to learn next. The childminder uses this knowledge well to plan activities that children find interesting. Children really enjoy experiences where they can explore and use their senses. For example, they experiment making different sounds as they fill plastic bottles with rice and pasta to make shakers. The childminder uses mathematical language with the children. She introduces numbers, shapes and colours as children sort items such as stickers, pencils, shells and toy cars. Plenty of opportunities are provided for children to develop their physical skills. They develop hand-to-eye coordination as they throw, bounce and catch balls. They run energetically around the garden and climb and balance on a variety of apparatus.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder is fun, kind and responds to children's needs quickly. When children start, there are gradual settling-in sessions to ensure they get to know the childminder and her family before they are left by the parents. The childminder uses a range of activities and visits into the community that helps children learn about the wider world. She helps children to value others and why it is important to treat people with respect. Children are also encouraged to become independent. They are keen to put on their own shoes or help the childminder by picking up their toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and active learners who make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy selecting from a wide range of resources. Children concentrate well and listen carefully. They show good understanding as they respond to questions and follow instructions. Children enjoy making marks outdoors with chalk or water and brushes. They learn to look at books for pleasure. The skills they are acquiring prepare them well for future learning, including the eventual move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489911 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1016639 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 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Holland on Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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