Childminder EY372300

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 11 July 2017

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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 has made significant improvements and has addressed the actions set at the last inspection. All members of the household have completed the appropriate suitability checks. The childminder has developed her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues and the correct child protection procedures.  The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment for children. This helps children to form secure attachments and supports their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder gets to know children well. She plans a wide range of activities in line with children's individual fascinations and their capabilities.  Children become confident communicators. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations and uses a good range of questioning techniques to promote children's thinking skills.  The childminder reflects on and identifies ways to improve her practice over time. She

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This provision is good

uses parents' and children's feedback to help inform her developments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established highly effective ways of sharing information with the other settings that children attend to fully support continuity in children's learning.  The childminder does not fully explore and enhance children's early understanding of emotions and feelings.

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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 partnerships with the other settings that children attend to complement and promote continuity in children's learning between settings  help children to deepen their understanding of feelings and emotions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a focused activity and held discussions with the childminder about the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder thoroughly assesses her home and garden to identify ways to keep children safe. She has updated her knowledge of the latest safeguarding legislation and guidance through professional development. For example, she has completed online training to strengthen her knowledge of wider child protection issues. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to report any changes to her own circumstances that may affect her suitability to work with children. The childminder meets with other childminders to share good practice and to gather information about current childcare issues and trends. Parents compliment the childminder on the way she offers help to families when they need extra support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led play. For example, when children choose to engage with small-world play figures, the childminder joins in and plays with them at their level. She also adds ideas to their game. This helps to develop their pretend play and enhances their language skills as they describe what the different action heroes can do. The childminder makes precise assessments of children's achievements and identifies their next steps in learning. She also carefully tracks children's progress to help ensure that no child gets left behind. The childminder gives parents plenty of information about their children's development and their learning priorities so they can continue with activities at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a patient and calm role model. She offers plenty of praise and encouragement to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. Children settle quickly and learn about important social skills. The childminder helps them to understand that they need to share the toys and books and let other children take turns. The childminder teaches children about the importance of living healthily. She provides them with nutritious snacks and they talk about the food that is good for them. The childminder makes good use of the local community to widen children's experiences and extend their learning. Children also benefit from activities that help to promote a positive attitude to fresh air and exercise. For example, they visit soft-play areas and walk around local farms and the zoo.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for starting school. They are confident, inquisitive and articulate their needs and wants effectively. Children learn to manage their personal care needs with little support. They become absorbed in their play and concentrate well. Children enjoy experimenting and describe what happens as they mix colours when painting. They develop their counting skills well and learn to order objects by shape, colour and size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372300 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1109612 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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