Childminder EY287499

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2017 30 October 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

 Children develop strong attachments with the childminder, who is caring and responsive to their needs. They settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure.  The childminder maximises opportunities for children to be independent. She encourages children to do things for themselves, such as finding their own belongings and deciding what activities they would like to participate in.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and have fun as they learn. The childminder pays attention to how and where children like to play, and offers them a balanced variety of indoor and outdoor activities.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and encourages parents and children to share their views through discussions and written feedback.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather enough information about children's interests and achievements when they first start to help her plan activities.  The childminder has not yet established a fully focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and practice even further.

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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 range of information gathered when children first start attending  enhance the programme of professional development that targets specific areas for improvement and continually enhances knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector discussed an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that children may be at risk of harm. She is confident about the action to take to protect children and promote their welfare. Risk assessments are effective in minimising potential risks and hazards to children. The childminder works effectively with schools that children attend. For instance, she shares information about children's care needs to help develop a consistent approach. Parent feedback is positive. Parents offer comments, such as, 'We feel lucky to have found such an understanding and accommodating childminder'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children excitedly arrive at the warm and welcoming childminder's home. They are happy and keen to share stories about what they have done at school throughout the day. The childminder helps to ensure that children are motivated and engaged in the activities provided. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. She engages them in conversations about how water turns to ice and encourages them to check the temperatures on her fridge and freezer to support their understanding further. The childminder supports children to count accurately during play and they enjoy using their own mathematical knowledge. For example, they count how many cups and plates they will need at mealtimes. The childminder plays well alongside children. For example, she enthusiastically encourages them to teach her a game that they learnt at school. This helps to build on their social, language and communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They enjoy sharing their ideas and views with others knowing that their voices will be listened to. Children play well together, sharing toys and taking turns. For example, older children ask whether others have finished with the toys and patiently wait their turn. The childminder is a good role model. She offers praise for when they show care and consideration for others, letting children know exactly what she is pleased about. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement as they work as a team. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy regular access to a large outdoor area, which promotes their physical development. The childminder promotes children's understanding of hygiene routines. For example, she talks to them about how germs spread when they are doing a cooking activity. The childminder supports children's knowledge and understanding of their local community. For example,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

children enjoy outings to a variety of nearby attractions, such as country parks, the seaside and the zoo.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287499 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1104212 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Tiptree near Colchester. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 8.40am and 3pm to 7pm, 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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