Childminder EY493336

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 provides a variety of interesting activities that captures children's curiosity and helps them to gain the skills they need to prepare them for future learning.  The childminder provides a safe, warm and welcoming family home where children feel emotionally secure and learn effectively through play and exploration.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models for children. Children learn to respect others and develop an understanding of the diverse world in which they live.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her and her assistant's practice well. She continually reviews activities, assesses the strengths and weaknesses and identifies areas for improvement.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents. They speak highly of both the childminder and her assistant and say they are very happy with the care and activities they provide.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established highly successful strategies for engaging parents in their children's learning at the setting and at home.  The professional development of the childminder and her assistant is not targeted sharply enough on raising the standard of teaching to an exceptional level.

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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 ways in which parents can actively contribute to and extend their child's learning in the setting and at home  extend the programme for continuous professional development so it is focused on improving teaching further.

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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 held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working 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 childminder has made a good start to her childminding business. She shows a positive attitude towards continually developing her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Both the childminder and her assistant have completed safeguarding training and hold a first-aid qualification. They understand the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare and they can deal with emergency situations or accidents. When there is shared care, the childminder links effectively with key persons in nurseries or schools to pass on information about children's progress and achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the attention of the childminder who is enthusiastic and makes learning enjoyable. There is an effective blend of adult-led experiences and activities that children choose for themselves. The childminder works closely with her assistant to assess progress and ensure that children's interests drive the activities they provide. The childminder carefully tracks children's achievements to ensure that there are no gaps in learning. Children have access to a good range of play equipment to help them learn about shapes, colours and numbers. They learn to look at books for pleasure and make regular visits to the library. This means they access even more literature and sing rhymes and songs during larger group activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder warmly welcomes children and their families into her home. When children first start, the childminder obtains information for parents to help her support children's individual care routines. Children's social and emotional well-being are promoted well. The childminder teaches children to show respect, take turns with the toys and to listen attentively to instructions. The childminder provides children with a variety of nutritious and balanced meals and snacks. This helps to promote the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Young children have opportunities for active play in the fresh air. They also have the chance to relax and are closely monitored as they sleep peacefully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They are curious and inquisitive learners who are eager to explore their environment and embrace new ideas. Children are encouraged to have a go and try things for themselves. They thoroughly enjoy activities that help them to develop their imagination and understanding of the world around them. Children gain the necessary skills and positive attitudes to prepare them in readiness for starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493336 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1025459 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Witham, Essex. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays that are agreed in advance. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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