Childminder EY448155

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2017 21 January 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. Children quickly settle into a routine and they develop a close attachment to the childminder. This supports their personal, social and emotional development well.  Children experience a wide range of enjoyable and stimulating activities that support their overall learning and development and they make good progress. The childminder provides good quality and attractive resources that help to encourage children's participation and motivate them to learn.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents and gathers information about children's development, when they join the setting. She continues to exchange information about children's ongoing progress to aid continuity of learning between the setting and home.  The childminder reflects on her practice and the resources she provides. She takes

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This provision is good

account of the views of parents and children when planning to make improvements to her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not extend children's learning enough, so they are really challenged.  The childminder does not focus on her own professional development sharply enough to raise the quality of teaching, so children make the best possible progress.

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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

 take full advantage of all opportunities to increase the challenge in children's learning  establish a targeted programme of professional development, to continually develop knowledge and skills that raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises available to children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as suitability and qualifications, children's records and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their feedback on questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that could indicate if a child is at risk of harm. She keeps up-to-date details of local child protection contacts and knows how to record and report concerns. The childminder understands how to use risk assessments to reduce hazards and maintain children's safety in her home, and on any outings. The childminder manages her setting effectively. She keeps her mandatory training up to date, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding courses, and this helps her to ensure that children stay safe. The childminder monitors children's development and quickly identifies if there are any delays in their learning. She shares information about gaps in learning with parents and supports them to seek professional assistance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder maintains a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language skills. She speaks to them clearly and uses skilful questioning techniques to encourage them to respond. Children who speak English as an additional language are particularly well supported and they learn to communicate quickly. The childminder teaches them to sing nursery rhymes and they are able to follow instructions. Careful planning takes account of children's interests to keep them motivated and move them on in their learning. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to practise their small-muscle skills. For example, they use a variety of tools to paint pictures of autumn leaves. They draw shapes with large chalks to develop their grip ready for early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children out daily to local parks and other facilities where they can meet other people and socialise. Children learn about the world outside and about different people and communities. They learn to share and take turns and to be kind to others. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder sets realistic boundaries to suit the ages of the children. She praises them often and rewards their achievements. This positive affirmation helps to boost their self-esteem. Children learn to be confident and independent. They do things for themselves, such as tidying away their toys. The childminder teaches children about healthy eating. They talk about the fruits and vegetables they enjoy and sample a variety of world foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in readiness for school. They recognise their name-card and place it on the registration board. They identify numbers and learn about letter sounds. Children enjoy completing jigsaw puzzles and learn about matching and patterns. They learn about size, shape and balance as they build tall towers with wooden blocks. Children choose from a good variety of books in different languages and learn that written words have a meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448155 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1065957 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Wickford, Essex. She operates from Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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