Childminder EY463773

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 19 December 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The highly qualified childminder and assistant, both attend regular training and demonstrate an exceptional drive to provide the highest-quality practice.  The quality of teaching is inspirational. The childminder and assistant use their highly skilful questioning exceptionally well to motivate children to solve problems and to be naturally inquisitive.  The childminder and assistant carry out extensive assessments and meticulously review children's achievements. This helps them to identify and address any gaps in learning and target precisely what children need to learn next.  Parents are frequently invited to contribute to children's learning to help to promote a highly consistent approach. The childminder shares children's progress and activity ideas with parents to complement children's learning at home.  Parents make exceedingly positive comments about the childminder and assistant. They commend the amazing, friendly, professional childcare; and say they appreciate the

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This provision is outstanding

extremely wide variety of activities and outings they offer.  The childminder has excellent relationships with local nurseries and schools. Extremely effective methods of communication help the childminder and key persons from the other settings to work together to meet children's individual needs.

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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

 implement the planned enhancements to the already excellent learning opportunities in the outdoor area and monitor how this helps children to develop even higher levels of understanding.

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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 viewed a focused activity and held discussions with the childminder and her assistant about the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector held discussions 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 and working in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from their responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant are dedicated to ensuring that children in their care thrive and achieve their full potential. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and assistant are trained to an advanced level in child protection. They have developed expert knowledge of how to keep children safe and fully understand their responsibilities with regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Thorough risk assessments are carried out to check that the premises are safe. The childminder and assistant remain vigilant at all times to promote children's safety. The childminder has extremely thorough self-evaluation systems and superbly captures the views of others in assisting her to very swiftly and accurately identify and address any gaps in practice. She plans to enhance further the outdoor area to extend the already excellent learning opportunities in the garden.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant have an exceptional understanding of how children learn in different ways. They combine different teaching styles to meet the children's needs and capabilities extremely successfully. They enthusiastically involve themselves in activities, consistently modelling and encouraging children to repeat key words as they play. Children confidently discover what might happen next and why, as they experiment with a wide variety of different sensory materials. The childminder provides extensive opportunities for children to develop counting and number skills. They confidently represent their own ideas through role play. For example, children are particularly enthralled when exploring what happens on a train journey through the snow. The childminder frequently plans trips and excursions to places of interest. This allows children to experience the wider world and to develop their social, physical and communication

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children and babies are extremely happy and settled in the setting. The childminder gathers robust information about children before they start and communicates regularly with parents about any changes. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are kind, polite and take turns during play. Children's health and well-being are significantly enhanced because they learn the importance of good-hygiene routines and healthy-eating habits. They become highly confident in managing their personal care needs.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making significant progress in their learning, including those who speak English as an additional language. Some are working in stages higher than typically expected for their age. They are given tremendous opportunities to develop the key skills needed for the eventual move on to nursery or school. Children show complete enjoyment in their learning and confidence in their own abilities. Babies flourish as they follow the routines of the day and thoroughly enjoy every opportunity to be independent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463773 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1066947 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 29

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Braintree, Essex. The childminder works with an assistant, both hold qualified teacher status. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays that are 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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