Childminder EY343008

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2017 11 February 2014

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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 observes children as they play. The information gained is used to plan challenging activities that continue to promote children's learning and development. Children achieve the next steps in their learning and acquire skills to support them in their eventual move on to school.  The good organisation of space enables children to develop self-help skills as they select toys to explore. Babies increase their muscle strength as they pull themselves up to standing while holding onto furniture.  The childminder promotes children's safety well. Her premises are kept safe and secure. From the earliest opportunity, children are taught that their actions can affect others. For example, as babies explore, they reach and sometimes grab items, including faces or hair. Older children respond gently but firmly by saying, 'No'.  Outdoor play is planned carefully to ensure children have plenty of opportunity for fresh

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This provision is good

air and exercise.  The well-qualified childminder pays good attention to her professional development to continue raising the quality of her teaching practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to put their thoughts into words or to answer when questions are asked of them.  The childminder does not work consistently with staff at other settings where 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

 allow children more time and support them consistently to put their thoughts into words during conversations and when asking them questions  strengthen partnerships with staff at other early years settings that children attend and develop more effective ways of sharing information about children's next steps for learning.

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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 spoke to 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 they shared.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands what action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She regularly updates her child protection knowledge. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and makes sure they are clear about their roles and responsibilities. She works well with parents, providing them with ideas and activities they can enjoy with their children are home. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Parents share this information with their child's health visitor. The childminder evaluates her provision and reflects on her practice. She reviews the opinions of parents, making changes to practice where possible. The childminder takes account of children's changing interests, incorporating these into their play to sustain participation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly updates parents on the progress their children make. She encourages them to share information about learning that occurs at home. She uses this well to further inform her assessments of children's progress. The childminder has high expectations and provides good support for each child. She narrates what is happening, modelling language and helping children to extend their vocabulary. Children use their imaginations to jump into a sea using a blanket, splashing around and then counting the dolphins they see printed on the fabric.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents speak highly of the childminder's practice and of the opportunities their children enjoy. They note the excellent flexibility of the childminder in meeting their childcare needs day to day and at short notice. Children's relationships with the childminder are affectionate. The childminder promotes children's good health and physical well-being effectively. She encourages healthy eating at snack and mealtimes, which is supported by parents who provide nutritious meals. The childminder minimises the risk of cross-infection through appropriate handwashing and nappy-changing procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are confident communicators who move around independently and interact with the childminder and her family. Children enjoy learning through play. Parents are very pleased with the progress their children make. Children show an interest in learning about colours and numbers. They use role-play props to act out simple stories, such as pretending to be a child in another country as they taking a bowl of fruit to their friend. Babies use their secure attachments to the childminder to become confident explorers and start to experiment with some early speech.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343008 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1102062 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 11 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Harlow, Essex. She operates term time from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She, occasionally, works with an assistant.

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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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