Childminder EY454889

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 November 2017 17 May 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 form a trusting bond with the childminder. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Children become confident and reassured as the childminder sets consistent boundaries for their behaviour.  The childminder works in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. This helps her to maintain continuity and consistency in children's learning. The childminder involves parents in setting targets for children's development and regularly exchanges information about their achievements.  The childminder provides an interesting and innovative variety of activities that supports children's learning in all areas. Children select resources and lead their own play. The childminder builds on children's learning by following their interests and closely monitoring their progress.  The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She takes account of 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 does not focus on her professional development sharply enough to raise the quality of assessments and practice to the highest level so that children make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not provide children with a wide variety of opportunities to reflect on differences and similarities in society and gain a deeper understanding of people, families and communities.

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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 professional development to continually develop knowledge and skills and raise the quality of teaching and assessments to the highest level  enhance opportunities for children to explore differences and similarities and extend their understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own experience.

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She keeps up to date with local safeguarding procedures and knows who to contact should she have a concern. The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date, such as paediatric first aid. This helps her to ensure that children stay safe. The childminder maintains secure systems for risk assessments. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know how to safely evacuate the setting in the event of an emergency. The childminder monitors effectively the progress of the children in her care to ensure their emerging and developing needs are met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans her activities with the ages and abilities of the children in mind. She adapts activities to meet the needs of different age groups. The childminder instils in children an interest in animals and the natural environment. They learn about nature and life cycles. For example, the childminder attracts birds to feeders outside her window and she keeps abandoned birds' nests for children to examine. The childminder uses information gathered from parents, other professionals and progress checks for two-year- old children to monitor any gaps in children's learning and to help these close quickly. Children's communication and language skills grow rapidly as the childminder spends a great deal of time talking to them. She asks skilfully formed questions and reminds children of past events to encourage their response.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn politeness and good manners. They learn to respect other people and to be patient, take turns and share. Children listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. They behave very well in the setting. Parents say how impressed they are with the progress in children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder takes children out every day on walks 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. She 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 putting on their coats and shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop an enjoyment of books and reading. They are imaginative and creative. They enjoy making music with recycled resources and singing and dancing. They practise the skills needed for early writing, such as when playing with dough and painting with their fingers. Children learn about shapes and colours. They learn how to count in sequence. They make good progress in their learning and are ready for the transition to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454889 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1066418 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, 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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