Childminder EY413772

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 2017 4 July 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 good-quality practice and demonstrates a strong drive to identify targets for improvement. For example, since her last inspection, she has improved outside learning opportunities for children and increased the range of activities that enables them to explore age-appropriate technology.  The childminder completes daily risk assessments. These help to promote children's safety. Children quickly learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, older children help to put toys away so that resources do not pose a trip hazard.  Children's physical skills are promoted well. They enjoy using their senses to explore different textures. Babies reach and handle a wide range of objects, including dried leaves and pine cones. They enjoy pressing plastic wallets filled with water beads. They explore using touch and sound as the leaves rustle and the beads become squidgy beneath their fingers.

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This provision is good

 The childminder takes children on regular outings, including trips to the library, local parks, woodland and playgroups. The childminder gives children opportunities to socialise with others of different ages.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of her good relationships with parents to encourage them to share information about their children's ongoing achievements at home.  The childminder does not work well in partnership with all other settings children attend to promote a shared approach to their 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

 make better use of the strategies that are in place to support parents to extend their child's learning at home and encourage them to share ongoing information about the achievements their children make  strengthen partnerships with other early years settings children attend to develop more effective ways of sharing information about their ongoing learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of local safeguarding procedures and knows exactly what to do if she has a concern for a child's welfare. The childminder has effective accident and incident procedures in place and supervises children well. The childminder meets with other childminders and local professionals to keep up to date with changes in early years practice. She uses this knowledge to good effect in planning for children's learning and promoting good outcomes. The childminder works with parents. For example, she provides progress checks when their children turn two years of age to share with the local health visitor. The childminder tracks the progress made by children in her setting. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning and take action accordingly. Parents state that they are very happy with their child's care. They comment, 'The childminder is extremely effective in supporting my child's learning and development

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good and, in some instances, is outstanding. The childminder provides children with a large array of toys and stimulating resources. She regularly encourages them to make choices in their play. The childminder works alongside children and models how to use resources correctly. Children enjoy baking cakes and make comparisons between the ingredients as they add more throughout the process, helping to promote their mathematical skills. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning and shares these with parents. She compiles reports for teaching staff when the time comes for children to move on to school. The childminder plans very good activities based on children's interests and what they need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is a very good role model. Children are confident and self-assured. Babies smile and babble as they play and become more confident with their surroundings. The childminder promotes very good hygiene practices and encourages children to make regular healthy choices. Parents support the childminder as they provide healthy, nourishing packed lunches. Children participate in activities that help them to develop an understanding of the world around them. For example, they enjoy collecting leaves and pine cones, and look out for snails and bugs outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from what they know and can already do when they first start at the setting. They are independent and motivated to learn. Children manage their self-care needs well and settle quickly. Babies demonstrate a keen interest in cause and effect toys and investigating textured storybooks and sensory activities, helping to promote their exploratory skills. Children are well equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413772 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1065566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Stansted, Essex. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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