Childminder EY405100

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2017 21 August 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

 The well-qualified childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She supports their play and learning well to help them make good progress.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. These have a positive affect on their well-being. They demonstrate that they are very comfortable in their environment. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to ensure that children have all their care needs met.  The childminder makes regular observations and accurate assessments of what children can do. She uses this information to plan targeted next steps for children effectively.  Parents express their thoughts about the care and education provided for their children. They are extremely complimentary of the childminder and the service she provides. Parents would happily recommend the childminder to others.  Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. These help to promote their

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This provision is good

good health and support their physical well-being. Children have good opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them. For example, the childminder plans trips out to places in the local area, such as the park and zoo.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not engage all parents effectively enough in their children's learning to promote consistency between the setting and home.

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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

 explore more ways to engage all parents to be fully involved in their children's learning to promote consistency between the setting and home effectively.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and development, written risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing children with good-quality care and learning experiences. She regularly reflects on and evaluates the service she provides to identify ongoing improvements. The childminder seeks the views of parents through questionnaires. These enable her to make positive changes and to develop and improve her good practice further. The childminder keeps up to date with developments in childcare practices and completes mandatory training. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She has attended training to ensure that she can protect children and knows what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. Risk assessments and daily checks of the premises for outings are thorough.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully organises her home so that children have opportunities to play with a wide range of toys and resources. Children build their confidence as they actively explore and make choices for themselves. The childminder gets down to the children's level. She responds well to young children's vocalisation and babbles. She provides appropriate support and encouragement to enhance their communication skills. The childminder and her co-childminder know the children well and plan activities that help to engage them and build on their learning. For instance, young children enjoy investigating how things feel with their hands and feet, such as pine cones and wooden blocks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. She works closely with parents to make sure she meets children's care needs well. The childminder follows children's home routines to promote continuity of care. Children settle quickly and enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder is a good role model. She provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. The childminder gives constant praise and encouragement throughout activities. Children develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. They develop a practical sense of responsibility as they help the childminder tidy away toys before lunchtime. The childminder helps to extend children's social skills and confidence. For example, she attends local groups with the children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop a solid foundation for future learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. For example, they develop their independence as they explore at their own pace and select the items they wish to play with. Young children are inquisitive as they investigate musical toys. They enjoy opportunities to develop their physical skills, for example, as they move to musical rhymes. Children have opportunities to develop their early writing skills. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder. Children learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before snacks and meals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405100 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1105073 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 in Mistley, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works closely with another registered childminder.

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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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