Childminder EY494434

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 highly skilled in helping children form secure emotional attachments. This provides a strong base for their developing independence and encourages exploration. Children thrive in the homely atmosphere. The childminder frequently praises children for their achievements. Children respond to her praise with increased motivation and confidence in their abilities.  Partnerships with parents are very positive. The childminder keeps them updated with activities their children engage in and the progress children make in their learning. She loans resources to parents, designed to help children achieve their next steps in learning, so parents can use these to support children's ongoing learning at home.  The childminder is professional and well organised. She understands how children learn and develop. She provides a wealth of exciting opportunities and new experiences that reflect children's interests and individual learning needs to help them progress well.

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This provision is good

Children are learning the skills they will need for future education.  The childminder is highly focused on ensuring that children develop their speech and communication skills. She naturally holds meaningful conversations with children, supports the pronunciation of words and extends their vocabulary during play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus on ongoing professional development opportunities precisely enough to raise the quality of her teaching to the highest level.  Although the childminder reflects on and is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision, she has not yet pinpointed ways to drive and enhance this even further.

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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

 strengthen professional development plans so that they focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  identify and set challenging goals to raise the quality of the provision and outcomes for children to the highest level.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through the childminder's own parental survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her role and continually strives to improve the service she offers. For example, since registration she has enhanced the layout of the playroom, providing many more opportunities for children to choose resources and lead their play. She is highly responsive to the views of parents and children. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder's care for their children and the learning opportunities that she provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and the wider issues surrounding child protection. Policies and procedures underpin her good practice and are shared with parents. This provides them with reassurance that their children are well cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She monitors children's progress effectively, clearly identifying their next steps in learning and planning activities that build on their knowledge and skills. She gets down to the children's level and joins in their play with enthusiasm to promote their enjoyment and motivation to learn. Children engage well and become absorbed in activities, such as making a witches' brew for the Halloween topic. Younger children willingly try new experiences and explore materials using their senses. Older children are highly imaginative, making up their own spells. The childminder listens to children and responds to their thoughts and ideas, encouraging them to think and solve problems during their play. Children make meaningful marks and patterns with crayons, helping to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. They show a real enjoyment of books and look forward to the daily story sessions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and child-centred environment where children are confident and settle quickly. She is exceptionally caring and supports children to understand their strong feelings and emotions. Children learn to share resources and play cooperatively with their friends. The childminder helps to extend children's social skills, regularly taking them on local outings to meet other adults and children. Children benefit greatly from the childminder's positive approach to outdoor learning. They spend time in the garden, engaging in imaginative play exploring and being physically active. The childminder provides a balanced, nutritious and varied menu of homemade foods. This promotes children's good health and supports their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners who are proud of their achievements. They show high levels of independence and manage their self-care skills very well. They listen and respond well to adults and enjoy helping with simple tasks, such as pouring pasta into the saucepan for their lunch. Opportunities for early mathematical development are plentiful. Children recognise numbers, count and compare size during different activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494434 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1029403 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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