Childminder in Essex

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

 The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She considers what works well and what improvements to make. She seeks the views of parents and children to help maintain good standards and drive further improvements.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a range of challenging activities that maintains children's interest and helps them to enjoy their learning experience. Children make good progress in their development.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children settle with ease and confidently explore their surroundings. Children develop secure attachments with the childminder that helps to promote their sense of belonging and well-being.  The childminder supports children's social skills well. She regularly takes children on outings into the local community and attends groups where they meet up with other childminders and their minded children. This helps children to meet and build

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share enough detailed information with other early years settings that children attend, to support an even more joined-up approach to their care and learning.  The childminder does not always use effective ways to share information with parents to help support children's learning at home.

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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 partnership with other settings that children attend, in order to promote continuity of care and learning  provide more information to parents to help them support their children's development at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector looked at children's records and information exchanged with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows who to report to should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. Daily checks of the premises are thorough and she supervises children well. She makes good use of opportunities to teach children about safety. The childminder gathers feedback from parents to help identify improvements to her practice, in order to help her maintain the good standards in her provision. The well-qualified childminder continues with her own professional development. For example, she accesses information on the internet and attends training courses. This helps her to strengthen her practice and maintain good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual care and learning needs. She observes and assesses children's progress, using the information gained to identify experiences that extend their learning. The childminder finds out about children's interests and uses them to plan for the next steps in their learning. For example, she provides toy cars and garages for children who enjoy using them in their play. The childminder's skilful interactions with children help to extend their communication and language as she talks about what they are doing. The childminder successfully promotes early mathematical skills. For example, she uses her fingers to demonstrate counting with the younger children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children experience happy and caring relationships with the childminder. Effective settling- in procedures help to ensure the childminder knows and meets children's individual needs extremely well. The childminder is a positive role model. She provides children with good examples of how to behave, such as using good manners and being kind. The children have access to a wide range of toys and activities that allow them to follow their own interests. This promotes their independence. Children have opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. For example, they develop and practise their physical skills in the local parks and the childminder's garden. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks for the children and helps them to understand about making healthy choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are inquisitive learners who approach their play with enthusiasm and confidence. Children like stories and concentrate well as they listen and join in. Children attend group activities in the community where they experience being part of a larger group. This helps to prepare them for the move on to school and they gain the key skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494978 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1029823 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 and lives in Harlow, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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