Childminder EY492991

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 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 well-qualified childminder uses her skills and knowledge well. She provides a wide variety of interesting experiences that engages and enthuses children effectively.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is playful and very enthusiastic. Children really enjoy spending time with her.  Children play harmoniously and build strong friendships. They enjoy local toddler groups where they have opportunities to play and interact with other children.  Children are polite and behave well. The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She provides clear explanations to help children understand what she expects of them.  Children know how to keep themselves safe as they move around the setting. They regularly practise evacuation procedures so they know what to do in emergency situations.  Parents make very complimentary comments about the service the childminder

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This provision is good

provides. They comment their children settle in brilliantly and make progress in leaps and bounds.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet share detailed information about children's achievements with other settings they attend to fully promote continuity in their learning.  On occasions, the childminder does not give children the time they need to answer questions, to extend their thinking and challenge them even further during play.

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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 the partnerships with other settings that children attend and share information about children's ongoing achievements to promote consistency in children's learning even further  provide children with the time they need to respond to and answer questions, to extend their thinking during activities and challenge them even further.

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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 with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments and responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious and has made a good start to her childminding business. She has high expectations and strives for excellence. She actively seeks feedback from parents and children and uses this to plan positive developments. She is also very receptive to suggestions from local authority advisers. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection matters and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. She completes thorough risk assessments and daily safety checks to ensure that her premises are safe and secure. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She provides parents with regular summaries of their children's progress and invites them to share comments and photographs of children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She identifies children's progress through detailed and regular observations and uses these well to plan for children's next steps in learning. She ensures that experiences are matched to children's enthusiasms, interests and preferred learning styles. The childminder engages in constant discussions with children during their play activities. She speaks clearly and respectfully to children and continually introduces new vocabulary. Children listen with interest as the childminder shares books and stories. She draws their attention to the pictures and encourages them to identify and name familiar objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form warm emotional bonds with the childminder. They confidently go to her for support, help or comfort whenever this is required. The childminder gives frequent praise and encouragement to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. Children participate in regular outdoor activities, helping to promote their good health and physical skills. Children's independence in personal care is successfully promoted. They learn to follow important hygiene routines, eat healthy snacks and have times for rest and play. The childminder plans a good variety of activities and outings that helps children to develop their understanding of other people, places and communities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are inquisitive, approach their play with enthusiasm and confidently acquire key skills in readiness for starting nursery or school. Children concentrate and persevere to complete tasks. They have fun painting pictures of fireworks and are proud of their achievements. Children develop their independence as they manage their lunchboxes, find toys for themselves and help to tidy up. They develop good mathematical skills. For example, children count and use mathematical language as they describe the size, shape and colour of the items they use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492991 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1024581 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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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 operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder holds a childcare 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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Telephone number

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