Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2017 3 December 2012

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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 is experienced and well qualified. She uses her training, knowledge and skills to provide consistently good-quality play experiences linked to children's interests.  The childminder treats children with kindness and care which helps children gain a sense of belonging and raises their confidence and self-esteem.  Children confidently explore their surroundings. The childminder organises toys and resources so they are easily accessible and encourage children's independent choice, indoors and outside.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses daily discussions, text messages and written diaries to share information with parents and to gain an insight into children's achievements at home.  The childminder continually reviews the service she provides. She uses her self- evaluation successfully to identify the positive aspects and where further improvements need to be made.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet exchange helpful information with all the other settings that children attend to provide greater continuity in children's care and learning.  Although the childminder routinely identifies children's next steps in learning, she does not always focus planning precisely enough on supporting children to make outstanding progress in all areas of learning.

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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

 enhance the partnerships with other early years settings that children also attend to promote greater continuity in children's learning and development  strengthen planning even further to target more precisely children's next steps in learning and to help secure consistently rapid progress in all areas of development.

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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 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 childminder is enthusiastic about her role. She uses the views of parents and children when considering improvements to enhance her service. Parents make very complimentary comments and say they value the range of activities their children participate in. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children play safely under the childminder's supervision and guidance. The childminder has a good understanding about the possible signs of abuse that may affect a child's welfare. She keeps up to date with changes to legislation and knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of opportunities during children's play to successfully extend their learning. She introduces new words to develop their understanding and demonstrates how things work. The childminder uses a running commentary to help young children link words to actions and understand what is going to happen next. She sings familiar songs and children enjoy copying the actions. The childminder takes children on a wide variety of outings, such as visits to the park, beach or zoo, to help them develop their understanding of the world. The childminder completes regular assessments of children's achievements. Overall, she uses these effectively to monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well and responds quickly to their individual care needs. She recognises when children are hungry or tired. Children have comfortable and consistent places to eat and sleep peacefully. All children adopt good hygiene practices. They also learn about a balanced diet and make healthy food choices. Children have daily access to an interesting outdoor area where they have ample space to develop their mobility and physical skills. They push and pull wheeled toys and throw and roll balls accurately. Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children at community groups. This helps to develop their social skills as they make new friends and learn to share toys and resources. Children also learn about differences and similarities in people and communities. They use toys and books that portray positive images of diversity and take part in activities to mark different cultural and traditional events.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and become well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They are curious and enjoy new challenges and experiences. Young children show a great interest developing their scientific and mathematical knowledge as they pour water through a variety of tubes and chutes. They explore volume and capacity as they experiment with filling water jugs and explore stacking cups of varying sizes. Children independently look at books and enjoy turning the pages. They show an interest in toys with buttons and flaps and work out how to operate these.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266219 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1059656 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in West Mersea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 7.30am to 9am on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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