Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has an excellent understanding of the learning and development requirements. She makes detailed and accurate assessments of all children and uses these to plan extremely interesting and stimulating activities that enhance their learning. All children make rapid progress.  Children flourish in the extremely caring, safe and secure environment. The childminder fully understands the needs of the children and their families. Parents are very appreciative of the exceptional lengths she goes to in tailoring her setting to meet the needs of all children and exceeding expectations of quality and standards.  The well-qualified childminder uses incisive evaluation to identify ways forward. She is extremely proactive in accessing training to improve her skills and regularly undertakes personal research.  The childminder builds superb partnerships with parents. She wholly includes them in their children's learning and keeps them fully informed of the progress they make.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has made excellent links with other early years settings that children attend. She is proactive in sharing information and making visits. This enables her to fully support learning that takes place across all aspects of children's lives.  Children's understanding of the world is very well supported. They have many opportunities to explore the local community. The childminder plans an extremely exciting and varied range of outings to nearby places of interest.

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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

 continue to implement the plans for the outdoor provision to provide even more inspiring learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is highly committed to accessing professional development opportunities, ensuring her knowledge and practice is continually updated. The childminder has a strong knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse. She knows how to act swiftly should she have any concerns regarding a child in her care. Self-evaluation is highly effective and includes the views of children and families. The childminder has identified the need to provide even more learning opportunities, especially for children who like to play outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn. She is highly responsive to their learning preferences, individual interests and achievements. The childminder is an extremely skilled communicator and listens intently to children. She expertly adapts her teaching to reflect children's different abilities. For example, she models good language with younger children and talks through their play. She skilfully asks older children questions to extend their learning and thinking. Children's natural curiosity and exploratory instincts are extremely well fostered. For example, children eagerly use their hands to explore how leaves and conkers feel. Children's imagination and creativity are well supported. They thoroughly enjoy singing songs with the childminder. They use a wide range of props and musical instruments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder creates a wonderful learning environment with a wealth of excellent resources. Children display high levels of confidence as they guide their own play and learning. The childminder knows the children very well and takes exceptional care of their well-being. Children form very strong attachments to the nurturing childminder. The childminder is an excellent role model for children and encourages positive behaviour. For example, children are extremely well mannered and they take turns very effectively. All children, including the very youngest, show very high levels of independence and understand the daily routines. For example, they find their coats, put them on and tidy them away after outdoor play. Children understand the benefits of healthy lifestyles. They follow robust hygiene routines and eat a range of nutritious and healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are very enthusiastic to learn. They show high levels of involvement and become deeply absorbed in play activities. Children have many opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they confidently count the ingredients they add to their pretend potions in their imaginative play. Children consistently achieve highly and the childminder prepares them extremely well for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490455 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1017895 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She holds qualified teacher status. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 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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