Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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

 Children settle quickly into the childminder's home. They have trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder. Children demonstrate that they are happy in her care as they easily approach her for support and enjoy her relaxed manner.  The childminder uses the nearby amenities to offer children experiences in a number of different environments. For example, she visits the local park and toddler groups with the children to provide stimulating play experiences. These visits help children to learn about the wider world and support good progress in their learning and development.  Children play in a secure, safe environment where the childminder completes daily safety checks and regularly reviews risk assessments to promote their welfare.  Partnerships with parents are a key strength. The childminder strives to provide a home-from-home environment for each child and helps them to quickly settle in her

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This provision is good

care. She works with parents to develop a shared approach to help children learn both with her and at home.  The childminder offers an exciting variety of resources and activities, indoors and outside, to support children's good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet achieved highly effective partnerships with providers of some other settings that children attend to provide excellent continuity of learning.  Although the childminder has completed mandatory training and undertaken some professional development, she does not focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and 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

 extend the partnership working with other settings that children attend and exchange more detailed information to support continuity and consistency in children's learning and promote higher levels of progress  source further opportunities for professional development to increase knowledge and raise the standards of teaching even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and garden, and talked with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members, and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. She has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in her setting and when out in the community. She teaches children how to cross roads safely and how to recognise and manage risks for themselves. Through self-evaluation, she takes into account the views of children and their parents and uses this to reflect on the quality of her provision. This enables her to identify areas for development and plan for improvements to the service she provides. Parents demonstrate high levels of satisfaction and are very complimentary about the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children demonstrate they feel happy and enjoy being with her. She knows the children very well and talks in detail about their strengths and areas for further development. The childminder completes assessments of their progress to ensure that she offers them opportunities appropriate for their level of development. She gives high priority to promoting children's communication and language development. The childminder speaks clearly and models effective listening skills. She helps to expand children's vocabulary by introducing words in context, helping to embed their new knowledge in a meaningful way. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to extend children's mathematical learning during play activities. For example, she talks about different colours, shapes and sizes as together they complete jigsaw puzzles. This is one of the many ways that the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. They chatter confidently to the childminder and show affection and trust. The childminder collects detailed information from parents about children's interests when they first start. This helps her to meet their needs well from the start. The childminder is a good role model through being happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively using praise and encouragement, and is consistent in her approach. She takes time to give each child individual attention, so that they feel special and valued. Good opportunities for outdoor physical activity contribute well to children's good health, balance and coordination.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points. They are becoming more confident and self-assured as they make their own choices during play. Children show emerging levels of independence in their self-care, appropriate to their age, and are keen to do things for themselves. These are just some of the skills that help to prepare children well for their next stage of learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492546 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1024820 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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. The childminder operates during school term time from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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