Childminder 506257

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 26 June 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised. She has worked closely with other professionals to significantly improve the quality of her practice to a good level.  The childminder has a very good commitment to her continuing professional development. She has improved her knowledge of how to support children's learning. The childminder now uses these skills to plan activities that promote children's good development.  The views of children and parents are taken into consideration as part of self- evaluation. This helps inform the childminder's decision making to support future improvements.  Children's progress is monitored effectively. This helps the childminder identify those who need additional support or intervention.  Parents are involved in their children's learning. The childminder informs them of their children's next steps, such as linking words to speak in more complicated sentences,

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This provision is good

and how to encourage children to do this at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to broaden their awareness of similarities and differences between their lives and those of others.  Children are not always supported to help them learn about assessing small risks for themselves.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of families and communities beyond their own  reinforce children's growing awareness of why and how to identify and manage risks they may encounter during activities.

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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 they shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has taken appropriate action to meet statutory requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's assessment of risks is thorough. Her knowledge of child protection procedures is secure. She has completed necessary training and understands the action to take if she is concerned in any way about a child's welfare. Parents speak well of the childminder and comment on the good progress made by their children. They find the childminder easy to talk to and enjoy being kept up to date about their children's learning and development. The childminder works closely with staff at other settings the children also attend, this helps to support their ongoing progress. The childminder understands each child's interests and learning style. She uses this information to plan learning experiences that meet the needs of each child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's learning to identify what they can do and what they need to learn next. Children build on their colour and shape recognition through completing puzzles. The childminder interacts well with children. She supports their developing communication skills effectively as she introduces new words and encourages rhyming. Children are imaginative, for example, they create three-dimensional models, using bricks that click together. Children design collage cards, busily sticking pompoms and sprinkling glitter on them, as they draw inspired by their imagination and existing knowledge of Christmas. Children talk with the childminder, demonstrating a sense of their immediate family, as they tell her whom their card is for.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming and the toys reflect children's interests, such as puzzles and construction materials. The childminder teaches children about acceptable behaviour. For example, while children examine a stag beetle found earlier in the day, she talks with them about handling it gently. Children learn how to manage their personal hygiene. They blow their nose on a tissue and make sure they have another in their pocket for later. Children wash their hands at pertinent times throughout the day. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. She works with parents encouraging them to support a healthy eating programme and children enjoy nutritious packed lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for school or the next stage in their learning. They are independent and manage their health and self-care needs well. Children have good early writing skills; they make marks with crayons and pencils, and give meanings to them. Children thoroughly enjoy singing familiar action songs. They join in conversations with adults and other children, knowing when to listen and take turns in speaking. This helps to promote their good communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506257 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1108101 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1981 and lives in Southminster, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, 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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