Childminder EY447162

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2017 3 January 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 make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. They are confident and self-assured. Children form a close bond with the childminder, helping them to feel safe and secure. They develop a strong sense of belonging in the setting.  The childminder works closely in partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She exchanges information about children's achievements with parents and other professionals to ensure consistency and continuity in their learning and development.  Children enjoy a good range of interesting and challenging activities. They choose from a wide variety of resources that is freely accessible to them. The childminder provides good experiences for children that stimulate their imagination and curiosity. She promotes their communication and language development well.  The childminder evaluates her practice and the activities she provides. She takes into

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This provision is good

account the views of parents and children when planning to make changes and improvements to her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not as focused as it could be, particularly to help her to continually build on her knowledge, skills and practice.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematics, particularly in relation to matching, patterns and comparisons.

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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

 establish a programme of professional development that targets specific areas for improvement and continually enhances knowledge and skills  make the most of all opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematical concepts.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and training records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and manages her setting effectively. She keeps her mandatory training up to date, such as first aid and safeguarding. This helps her to ensure that children stay safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. She keeps details of local safeguarding contacts and knows how to record and report concerns. She has secure systems in place to check risks in the play environment and she teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she shows them how to use a scooter safely to maintain their balance. The childminder use observations and assessments effectively to monitor the progress of the children in her care and accurately identifies the next stages in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans effective activities and experiences to meet children's needs in all areas of learning. She takes into account of their interests when planning for their progress. For example, children delight in hearing a story about a popular and familiar monster. The childminder uses children's interests to extend their development, such as providing other resources linked to the story, to stretch their imagination. The childminder uses information gathered from other professionals and the progress checks for children aged between two and three years to close identified gaps in children's learning. For example, she takes advice on providing more opportunities for children to practise their small-muscle skills, such as offering sticking, painting and drawing activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to explore the natural environment and to enjoy exercise in the fresh air. The childminder takes them out on outings to local parks and other facilities, where they can climb and run around. She talks to children about the importance of physical exercise and healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches children about foods that are good for their health and how to manage their personal care. Children are independent. They help to tidy away their toys and do things for themselves, such as dressing. Children demonstrate by their behaviour that they are happy in the setting. They respond well to boundaries set by the childminder. Children are polite and well mannered. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about different people and places when they socialise with others in their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children speak clearly and well. They enjoy choosing books and talking about the characters. Children are imaginative and creative. They enjoy role play, such as being hairdressers. Children learn about the world around them, as they look for spiders in the garden and pick tomatoes. They repeat numbers and learn to count in sequence, such as when they count the spots on a ladybird and jump on stepping stones. Children make good progress in readiness for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447162 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1065927 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in South Ockendon, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, 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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