Childminder EY454932

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2017 19 July 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

 The childminder offers a safe, welcoming and well-organised home environment for children. Children show confidence in choosing what to play with, and they help to tidy away when they have finished.  ?The childminder takes children to playgroups and the park, where children feed the ducks, enjoy fresh air and exercise, and socialise with others. She supports children's social skills and physical development effectively.  Children have good relationships with the childminder, and are happy and settled in her care. She is sensitive to children's individual needs and plans the day effectively to meet these well. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder plans a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences for children, based on a good knowledge of their interests and stages of development. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  There are strong partnerships with parents. The childminder keeps parents well

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This provision is good

informed about their children's progress and well-being. She gives them guidance on how to support their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide children with enough experiences to broaden their understanding of the world around them, particularly in relation to different cultures and beliefs.  At times, the childminder does not support children as well as possible, to practise learning about shapes during everyday play and daily routine activities.

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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

 increase the range of planned activities and resources, to broaden children's understanding of people's cultural differences  make the most of all opportunities to promote children's mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development, and evaluated activities with her.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's learning records.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector read surveys and questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly reviews her policies and has clear procedures in place to protect children from harm. She understands the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk, and is fully aware of her responsibilities to report any concerns. She receives up-to-date information about child protection from her local authority, and she carries out a daily risk assessment of her premises, to ensure she keeps children safe. The childminder completes regular training to improve her knowledge and skills. She uses this well to help her to provide interesting activities for the children. She reflects on her practice and identifies areas to improve. She seeks regular feedback from parents and children, to help her evaluate the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about children's needs before they start, and gets to know them well. She observes children and plans activities and outings that they enjoy. The childminder successfully supports children's language and communication skills. For instance, she listens to children well, gives them time to answer questions and introduces new words. The childminder effectively responds to children's interests. For instance, she shares books and arranges visits to feed the ducks at the pond, to extend their fascination with animals and wildlife even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a good role model and offers children warm and consistent guidance and praise. Children behave well. They are kind to each other and take turns while playing games. The childminder supervises children vigilantly at all times. She helps children develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they take part in regular fire drills so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy attitudes. For example, she talks to them about the importance of personal hygiene, to reduce the risk of infections and she offers them healthy options for their snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in independence and make confident choices about their play. They develop good relationships with others. They remember the rules and learn to share and take turns. For instance, they take turns to place their toy trains on the turntable and bridges. Children learn to gain good hand-to-eye coordination, as they carefully move sand into several moulds and containers with different sized scoops. They enjoy singing and dancing to music. Children show a keen interest in books and recall familiar phrases from their favourite stories. Young children practise their early writing skills. For instance, they enjoy mark making with chalks in the outdoor garden. They become absorbed in their play and are motivated to learn. Children quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454932 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1066420 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Waltham Abbey, Essex. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm, each weekday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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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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