Childminder EY457335

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2017 4 June 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

 Children are happy and settled. They have warm, affectionate relationships with the childminder and her family. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and knows each child very well.  The childminder keeps parents accurately informed of their children's achievements. She shares regular reports and newsletters, giving parents ideas for activities at home.  Children develop healthy lifestyles through regular exercise in the fresh air and making healthy choices at snack times.  The childminder takes children on interesting outings. For example, children enjoy visiting the beach, playgroups and the zoo. They learn about their community, mix with other children and find out about different animals.  The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. She completes regular training, meets frequently with other childminders and researches current childcare trends. She recognises the positive impact that this has on her practice and

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This provision is good

the benefits to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides fewer rich and varied learning experiences for children who prefer to investigate, experiment and use their imagination while outdoors.  On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to develop their thinking and expressive language skills.

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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

 enhance the outdoor area to provide a greater variety of rich experiences for children who prefer to investigate, experiment and use their imagination outdoors  extend opportunities for children to develop their thinking and expressive language skills.

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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 viewed a focused activity and held discussions with the childminder about the children's progress and achievements.  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 responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her child protection responsibilities. She knows the possible signs of neglect or abuse and is confident about the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and any outings. She also talks to children about assessing risks as they play in the garden. For example, the childminder reminds children they may slip if they run on the decking area outside in wet weather. The childminder evaluates her setting appropriately. She considers the views of parents and children when identifying areas for improvement in her service. The childminder has started to link with other early years providers, when children attend more than one setting, to promote continuity in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that activities are interesting and offer challenge. She monitors children's progress each term and identifies any areas of development where children are not achieving at expected rates. The childminder then plans further activities and experiences to help them catch up in their learning. Children concentrate for sustained periods during activities. For example, children are fascinated watching the changes that occur when making play dough. They eagerly help to mix the ingredients, knead the dough and discover that they need to add more flour when the dough is sticky. Children explore different sounds, using a variety of musical instruments. They move expressively as they join in singing familiar songs and action rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a warm and welcoming environment for children. Her home is safe and well organised. Children independently and competently manage their own self-care tasks and understand why good hygiene routines are important to their health. They have good manners and follow the childminder's behavioural expectations. Children are learning to be kind and considerate, responding to the emotions of others. A wide range of books and resources depicting positive images is in constant use. This means that children view images of diversity in the toys they handle every day. Children also go to see the poppies at the local war memorial and the childminder gives sensitive explanations about why people mark Remembrance Day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are busy, engaged in their play and motivated to learn. They make good progress from their starting points. Children enjoy developing their independence as they help to lay the table and prepare their snack. Children are starting to write their own name with accuracy. They begin to recognise letters from the alphabet and the initial sounds that words begin with. They count and recognise shapes as they play. Children are very well equipped with the key skills they need for future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457335 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1066559 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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