Childminder 506252

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2017 15 December 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 form strong bonds and attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They settle quickly and are happy and confident to make choices about what they would like to play with.  The childminder knows children very well. She uses this knowledge effectively to adapt activities to offer challenge to each child. For example, as children mispronounce words, she sensitively repeats the correct pronunciation back to them. This supports children to develop their use and understanding of language.  Parental feedback shows the high regard that they have for the childminder and her assistant. They talk about the very good progress their children make. Parents also praise the childminder's good communication skills. They describe how this has supported their children to be confident in her care.  The childminder recognises that children need time and freedom to become deeply involved in their activities. This is one of the ways in which they learn to explore how

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not consistently focused on her professional development to raise her teaching skills to the highest level.  The systems for reflection on practice do not currently identify clear priorities to improve, and drive the development of the provision 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

 seek further ways to enhance professional development and raise the quality of teaching to help children make the best possible progress  strengthen current systems for reflection to identify clear and precise priorities for improvement that help drive standards even higher.

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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 evaluated a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback that they shared.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. She knows how to recognise children who may be at risk, for example, from extreme behaviours and views. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant assess the environment for any potential hazards prior to children arriving. They keep a safe and clean environment to help protect children's health and safety. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and makes sure she is clear about her role and responsibilities. The childminder maintains required training, such as paediatric first aid. This enables her to provide appropriate care for children in the event of an accident. The childminder listens to parents and is flexible in meeting their changing childcare needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers relevant information about children from parents. This helps her to plan activities that meet their interests from the beginning. She monitors children's development to identify and close any gaps in their learning. Children enjoy many creative activities, including making an advent calendar. The childminder demonstrates to them how to use resources. For example, she shows children how to use glue spreaders and glitter, then lift and shake off the excess. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they thoroughly enjoy crawling into and then back out of their 'North Pole' den. The childminder helps them to associate and use positional language as they play. Children develop good imagination skills. For example, they enjoy sharing their ideas about Santa and his elves. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. The childminder discusses and reminds them how to play safely. Children learn that

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

before setting up a new game, they need to help tidy away so there is plenty of safe space to move around in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being. She helps them to settle and form relationships with each other. Children learn about their local community. They enjoy playing at local parks and the opportunity to socialise with other children at toddler groups. Children's care needs are met well. They are encouraged to be independent, taking off and putting on coats and shoes as required. The childminder discusses positive behaviour with children, who listen carefully to the clear and consistent guidance. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and eager explorers developing the skills they need for their future learning. They begin to recognise the familiar letters in their name when selecting their name card. Children have fun and persevere while completing age-appropriate puzzles. They develop early mathematical skills as they count coloured buttons for threading. All children make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506252 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1103856 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Stansted, Essex. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. The childminding provision operates all year around from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-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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