Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 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 well-qualified childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She interacts purposefully and children make good progress.  Children are happy, settled and very comfortable in their environment. They demonstrate that they have warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents share information about their child and the childminder keeps them well informed about their child's development. Parents are extremely complimentary of the childminder and the care and learning she provides for their children.  Children have access to fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. This helps to promote their good health and support their physical well-being. Children are enthusiastic as they explore the childminder's well-planned garden.  The childminder observes children during activities and routinely monitors their

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This provision is good

progress by tracking their development. This enables her to identify any gaps in learning and provide additional support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently evaluate her assistants' performance to rigorously monitor and build on the already good practice.  The childminder does not have effective communication links with other settings that children attend, to enable them to work more closely together to meet their 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

 extend the existing systems for the monitoring of assistants' performance that build on the good practice and raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level  strengthen the communication links with other settings that children attend so that there is more consistency for them in their learning and development.

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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 records of children's learning and development and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of her assistants and persons living in the household.  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 passionate about providing a safe and high-quality service to children and their families. She attends additional training to enhance her knowledge and keeps up to date with developments in childcare practice. The childminder shares ideas with other childminders to adapt and introduce new activities for children. The childminder uses self- evaluation well to reflect on and improve her practice. She regularly seeks the views of parents. This enables her to make positive changes and to develop and improve her good practice further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that both she and her assistants have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. They know the appropriate action to take if they were to have a concern about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating and very well-resourced environment. Children are happy and actively engaged during their time at the setting. The childminder is skilled at recognising children's need to play independently. She knows when to get down to their level and join in with their play experiences. The childminder plans activities that build on children's learning. For example, they explore shaving foam and paint. Children are motivated and interested as they experiment with brushes, sponges and their hands. The childminder skilfully questions children to extend their learning and listens carefully to their answers. Children solve problems and think for themselves. The childminder uses opportunities to incorporate numbers, shapes, letters and colours into children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder pays close attention to health and safety. She is vigilant and carries out daily checks on the premises to ensure that all areas used by the children are safe and suitable. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and helps children to play together harmoniously. Children learn how to share and take turns. The childminder offers children sensitive support to help them understand and manage their behaviour. She gives constant praise and encouragement as she recognises children's efforts and achievements. Children develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. For example, they practise the emergency evacuation drill. Children develop a practical sense of responsibility as they help the childminder tidy away before starting another activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning, such as moving on to nursery or starting school. They are familiar with the daily routines and learn to listen and respond well to instructions. Children have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. Older children are learning to recognise letters and their sounds. They eagerly join in with familiar phrases to traditional tales and action rhymes. Children learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before snacks and meals and after playing in the garden. They experience sociable mealtimes and demonstrate good levels of independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492795 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1029069 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Stanford le Hope, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds qualified teacher status and occasionally works with assistants.

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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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