Childminder 202830

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2017 10 September 2013

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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

 Children enjoy a wealth of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They delight in going on trips, for example, visiting various local sculptures. Children have plenty of other frequent outings to local parks, farms and the library.  The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills. For example, she introduces language, such as 'small' and 'big' as they play with boxes that are different sizes and containers that they use to re-create the sculptures they visited.  The childminder completes regular assessments of children's development. She makes very good use of this information, focusing on how to help each child make even more progress. Children acquire the skills needed for their eventual move on to school.  The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities to raise her knowledge and understanding to a higher level.  Children build close attachments to the childminder and the other children. Settling-in

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This provision is good

sessions provide opportunities for parents to share information about their child's care needs and abilities. This helps the childminder to then plan and meet these needs, helping children to grow in confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not found highly successful ways to involve all parents in supporting their children's learning at home.  The most able children do not always have as many opportunities as possible to explore writing as part of their play.

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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

 find further ways to involve all parents in more focused support of their children's learning at home  extend opportunities for the most able children to use writing and purposeful marks in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows who to contact in her local authority if she has any child protection concerns. She has a good knowledge and understanding about the signs and symptoms of abuse. This includes the indicators that a child may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong. The childminder works in partnership with other professionals. For example, with permission from parents, she shares relevant information with their local health visitor to help identify or prevent gaps in children learning and ongoing development. The childminder frequently evaluates her practice. She gathers the views of parents and children, and uses their ideas when identifying and setting herself targets for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the views of parents, as well as her own observations, when assessing children's starting points. She effectively promotes children's speech and language development. For example, she talks with them about what they are doing and introduces new words into their play, such as 'tunnel', 'through' and 'under'. While sharing books and stories that children have brought in from home, the childminder is sensitive to the different learning needs of each child. She adapts her practice to suit specific children, helping to challenge them effectively. For example, while reading stories older children join in making various animal sounds and the childminder includes toddlers, encouraging the older children to help show them how to mimic sounds. Children use their imagination as they make pretend pancakes in the role-play kitchen and serve these to each other and the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to regularly practise good hygiene routines. She diligently reminds them to wash their hands after outdoor play and before mealtimes. The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. Children learn how to behave well and embed good manners. They learn the skills of sharing and taking turns. For example, children wait patiently for their turn to crawl into the tunnel. The childminder supports children's understanding about healthy living. She talks with them about foods that are good for them and about those that are not so good. Children enjoy homemade meals and interact socially together. They eagerly take part in craft activities while celebrating different festivals. This provides opportunity for them to explore the similarities and differences of other cultures and customs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are keen to learn and happily investigate the wide range of activities and learning opportunities available. Children enjoy planting and growing vegetables and sunflowers, and learning how to care for the childminder's rabbit. Their self-help skills and self-esteem grow as they join in conversations, games and outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202830 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1063651 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 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Harlow. The childminder operates all year around from 7.30am 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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