Childminder, Out-of school day care in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 11 July 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She uses her observations and assessments effectively to monitor children's progress and to plan for their ongoing learning.  Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported. The childminder is warm and caring. She is highly responsive to the younger children's needs, such as when they are tired or need comfort and reassurance.  Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder provides and comment that their children are developing well. They say they feel their children's personalities and interests are acknowledged and supported.  The childminder has good links with the local school and pre-school. Where children also attend other settings, she shares information with key persons to promote continuity in learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder does not consistently collect information from parents about what their child can already do at the start.  The childminder does not provide the youngest children with a wide variety of opportunities to investigate, explore and experiment with different sensory materials.

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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

 focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development to drive the quality of teaching to the highest level  gather more detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start to attend  enhance opportunities for the youngest children to investigate, explore and experiment with a greater variety of materials that supports sensory experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a focused activity and held discussions with the childminder about children's progress and achievements.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written feedback obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her child protection responsibilities and keeps up to date with current legislation and procedures. This means she has a good understanding of what to do should she have a concern about a child's welfare or if they are at risk from extreme behaviour or views. The childminder is vigilant about the security of the children and ensures they are always closely supervised. The indoor and outdoor play environments are safe and welcoming with good-quality play equipment. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to drive continued improvements. Feedback is obtained from parents and children to ensure that planned developments are pertinent and benefit children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder is knowledgeable about the children in her care. She uses her teaching skills well to support children's development. The childminder enthusiastically participates in children's play. She talks to children and takes a genuine interest in their responses. The childminder speaks clearly, uses gestures and repeats words to develop children's communication skills. The childminder introduces basic mathematical concepts as children play when she talks about size, shape and quantity. Effective use is made of outings and trips to community groups to give children additional learning opportunities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that settling-in arrangements are thoughtfully planned to support children's emotional well-being. She provides one-to-one support and follows children's home routines, including nappy changing and sleep routines. The childminder also ensures that children learn about the importance of good health and hygiene. The childminder works with parents to ensure that children have a healthy diet. Children also have daily opportunities for fresh air and active play. The childminder offers an inclusive service and helps children learn to respect and value diversity in people and communities. She promotes high standards of behaviour in an age-appropriate and positive way.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are gaining the skills and attitudes that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They are active explorers who are curious and determined. Children show fascination for the toys and resources the childminder offers. They enjoy finding out how toys work and press buttons to make different sounds. They develop their mathematical skills as they carefully build towers with boxes of different sizes. Children are becoming increasingly independent as they learn to feed themselves and make choices about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202172 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1063647 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 15 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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