Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2017 8 April 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has a detailed and robust understanding of how young children learn. She skilfully plans a rich and varied range of exciting experiences and opportunities that is precisely matched to children's individual abilities.  Observation, assessment and planning arrangements are rigorous. The childminder uses her assessments exceptionally well to support children in making excellent progress in their development from their starting points.  The childminder has established wonderfully supportive relationships with the parents. She shares comprehensive information about children's progress and offers valuable suggestions of ways for parents to support children's learning at home.  Children who require additional help are extremely well supported. The childminder liaises closely with other professionals to share knowledge and ideas and children benefit greatly from the inclusive educational programme.

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This provision is outstanding

 All children's speech and language development are promoted exceptionally well. The childminder speaks clearly, introduces new vocabulary and gives children plenty of time to think and respond.  Children are extremely settled and confident within the setting because the childminder has a precise and sensitive understanding of their needs. They show a very strong sense of security and enjoy warm and positive relationships with her.

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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

 continue to use precise evaluation methods to review the high quality of the provision and maintain the excellent outcomes for children.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely vigilant in her approach. Children are very well supervised. The childminder demonstrates a superb understanding of local safeguarding procedures and how to respond to concerns she may have regarding a child's welfare. She accesses regular training opportunities and meetings together with other early years providers. This helps her to share practice ideas and review the quality of her teaching. The childminder intends to evaluate the effectiveness of changes made to continue to provide excellent outcomes for children. The childminder uses information gained extremely well to extend children's learning and offer superbly challenging activities. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in guidance in a very timely manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The extremely experienced childminder has the highest expectations of each child's achievements. Children are inspired to learn through the rich and imaginative experiences that reflect their different interests exceptionally well. The childminder supports children's self-confidence, imagination and curiosity. She successfully expands their vocabulary and skilfully models language and asks plenty of questions. Children listen exceptionally well. They show they understand by copying and using the new word they are learning. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to suit all children and offers challenge. Children handle books carefully and with great concentration. The childminder uses props when reading books and provides fun activities linked to the themes of the books to help engage all children. Children's early literacy skills are developing exceptionally well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are wonderfully supported to settle into the childminder's setting when they first start. They enjoy the childminder's warm and nurturing approach and frequent cuddles. Children's physical development is promoted exceptionally well through outdoor play opportunities. The childminder provides a wide range of exciting trips and outings which enhances children's experiences enormously. She provides activities that encourage children to learn what foods are healthy for their bodies and teeth. Children are encouraged to try and do things by themselves. They confidently feed themselves with appropriate cutlery at mealtimes. They are able to find and put on their coats and shoes before going outside. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is an excellent role model, consistently offering praise, encouragement and support to children.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making consistent and sustained progress. They are gaining the key skills to support their future learning. Children relish in the rich variety of fun learning experiences available at the setting. Children's mathematical skills are threaded throughout all aspects of their daily routine. They learn to share and take turns. They are very independent for their age and take pride in small tasks they carry out.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202161 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1063646 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Maldon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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