Childminder EY492498

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 childminder uses her regular observations and accurate assessments effectively. She identifies what children need to learn next and uses their interests to plan for their development. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is kind and caring in her approach. New children settle well and come to her regularly throughout the day for cuddles and reassurance.  The childminder has built close partnerships with parents. She frequently shares the assessments of children's learning with them. The childminder shares ideas that parents can use at home to further support their children's development.  The childminder is well organised. All required paperwork is in place and very well maintained.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development does not currently identify ways to increase her knowledge and skills to raise her already good teaching skills to a higher level.  The childminder does not provide children with a wide range of opportunities to learn about the natural environment.

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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

 explore further opportunities for professional development to enhance ways to improve existing knowledge and skills  provide children with more opportunities to learn about and explore the natural environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, children's learning and assessment records and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that might lead her to be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder attends all required training. She reflects on her practice in order to drive continuous improvement. The childminder communicates with parents daily. This helps the childminder to keep parents well informed about their child's care and learning. Parents are happy with the service provided. They comment that they would wholeheartedly recommend her to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children before they start, such as their likes and interests. She uses this information to plan activities that children enjoy and which motivate them to learn. Children's emerging literacy skills are supported by the childminder. For example, she encourages them to make marks with crayons on large pieces of paper on the floor. Babies enjoy a range of sensory play activities. For example, they enjoy playing with water in a large bowl and watch carefully as the childminder shows them how to pour using different-sized cups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement to promote children's confidence and raise their self-esteem. Children behave well. The childminder provides clear and consistent messages that quickly support their understanding about how to be kind to one another. Children develop their independence from a young age. For example, they enjoy tidying away toys when they have finished playing. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices and children know to wash their hands before eating. She talks to children about the food they eat, helping to support their understanding about healthy eating. The childminder supports children's awareness of wider society. For example, children enjoy weekly visits to different groups in the area and meeting other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are working at the appropriate stage for their age. Children develop good communication, independence, literacy and physical skills. Young children eagerly pull themselves up to standing to explore activities that interest them. Children are active and interested learners. These attitudes and skills help to prepare children well for their future learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492498 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1029913 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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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 operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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