Childminder EY492607

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not provided Ofsted with details of all those who are living on the premises. This means that the necessary suitability checks are not complete.  The childminder does not fully explore and enhance children's early understanding of emotions and feelings.  The childminder has not yet established highly successful ways of encouraging parents to become involved in their children's learning in the setting and at home.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form secure bonds and relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They confidently make choices and enjoy their growing independence.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder makes regular assessments of what they can do. She regularly identifies opportunities to offer more challenging experiences and promotes their learning through play.  The childminder plans a wealth of outdoor learning experiences. Children challenge their physical abilities and also delight in exploring, investigating and experimenting in the garden. They go on many outings to extend their knowledge of animals, nature and the local community.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with the other settings children attend to help promote continuity in care and learning. She also links up with other childminders to share good practice and to circulate resources.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted with the required information about all the persons living on the premises so that suitability checks can be carried out; this refers to submitting the EY2 form. 28/02/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 help children to deepen their understanding of feelings and emotions  explore more ways to encourage parents to become involved in their children's learning in the setting and at home.

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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 about the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, one of her assistants 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not supplied Ofsted with the necessary information to ensure that all the required suitability checks are completed. Nevertheless, the newer member of the household has completed a check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and they do not have unsupervised contact with children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has made sure that her new assistants are known to Ofsted and all their required vetting checks are underway. The childminder and her assistants understand their child protection responsibilities and the possible indicators of abuse and neglect. They are aware of wider safeguarding concerns. They know the steps to take if an allegation is made against them or a member of the household. The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify her key strengths and areas for development. She attends training and conducts independent research to keep her knowledge up to date. She has

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

implemented induction and supervision meetings to discuss the assistants' responsibilities, monitor their practice and to arrange further training opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She understands their stage of development and their individual capabilities. She plans and adapts activities spontaneously to support each child's learning priorities and new interests. Children are very curious as they investigate and talk about the toys, puppets and props linked to popular story books. Their emerging speaking and listening skills are developing well. They show interest in singing popular songs as they play. Parents say they are very happy with the activities the childminder offers and say their children are developing well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to settle in their new surroundings and to build positive relationships. Children know and respond positively to the daily routine. They choose what they would like to play with and often lead their own play. Children are given plenty of praise and encouragement. The childminder offers gentle reminders to help them to understand how to behave well. Children learn to play safely in the garden and practise emergency evacuation drills. The childminder takes very positive steps to promote good hygiene and reduce the likelihood of children being at risk of illness and infection. She shares her policies with parents so they understand the exclusion periods for common childhood illnesses and the correct procedures for administering medication.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They attain a wide range of skills that help them to be ready for starting nursery or school. Children listen, concentrate and engage purposefully in adult-led activities. They learn about wearing appropriate clothing for different weather conditions. They develop their independence as they put on and take off their boots and pour their own drinks. Children are developing early mathematical skills as they begin to count and sort, using boxes of different sizes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492607 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1026206 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 18 Number of children on roll 10

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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 Great Bentley, Essex. She works with assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am 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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Telephone number

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