Childminder EY496193

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 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

 Children form secure emotional bonds with the childminder. They respond well to her kind, nurturing and supportive approach. Younger children settle into the setting quickly, build friendships with older children and are keen to learn.  The childminder provides children with a good range of experiences to teach them about the world around them. For example, they regularly visit the local library to select a range of books to share.  The childminder has formed strong relationships with parents. For instance, she regularly informs parents of the daily activities that their children take part in, to help support children's learning at home.  The childminder observes and assesses children's learning accurately. She makes good use of this information from parents about children's starting points and uses this successfully to support their learning from the start. Children make good progress.  The childminder has effective policies, procedures and supporting documentation in

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This provision is good

place. She reviews these regularly and shares them with parents to help them understand the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not reflect precisely on the quality of teaching and learning to secure the best possible learning experiences for children.  The childminder has not yet established highly effective partnerships with other early years settings children attend, to support consistency of care and learning for children.

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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

 reflect more precisely on the quality of teaching and learning to raise outcomes for children to the highest possible level  strengthen ways of working with other early years settings to help provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written questionnaires.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of training. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures she must follow if she becomes concerned about a child's welfare. She understands how to identify when children may be at risk of exposure to extreme views and behaviours. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments for the home and on outings to keep children safe and secure. She shares her policies with parents so that they have an understanding of how the setting is run. Policies are fully implemented to ensure the smooth running of the setting. The childminder evaluates and reflects on her practice to help improve outcomes for children and their families. Parents are encouraged to share their views and contribute to the childminder's self-evaluation process. The childminder keeps her good knowledge and skills up to date through undertaking regular training. This helps to ensure that she continues to meet the needs of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well and closely observes them as they play. She completes assessments of their progress to ensure that she offers them opportunities appropriate for their level of development. There is a good balance of planned and spontaneous activities to appropriately challenge children and to move them on to what they need to learn next. The childminder gives a high priority to promoting children's communication and language development. She speaks clearly and models effective listening skills. The childminder helps to expand children's vocabulary by introducing words in context, helping to embed their new knowledge in a meaningful way.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, secure and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. She collects detailed information from parents about children's interests when they first start. This helps her to meet their needs well from the beginning. The childminder is a good role model and is happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively using praise and encouragement and is consistent in her approach. The childminder provides effective opportunities for children to become independent. They learn to manage their own needs and dress in their outdoor clothes. Good opportunities for outdoor physical activity contribute well to children's good health, balance and coordination.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least typical progress from their starting points. They develop good skills for the future and their eventual move to school. Younger children show a keen interest in books in the setting and during visits to the library. They confidently turn the pages and point to acknowledge familiar characters. Children demonstrate resilience when trying new tasks and feel confident in seeking support from the childminder. From a young age, children concentrate well and follow simple instructions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496193 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 1033718 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Shoeburyness, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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