Childminder 204214

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2018 13 March 2014

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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 has a good understanding of the individual needs of the children in her care. Children form close attachments to the childminder and this helps them to feel safe, secure and confident.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents who provide her with essential information to help her to identify children's abilities when they first join her setting. She works closely in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend to share information about children's achievements and goals.  Children experience a range of enjoyable and challenging activities that supports their development. The childminder quickly identifies gaps in children's learning. She works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that improvements are made and children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder provides a variety of resources that supports children's growing

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This provision is good

understanding of diversity. A good selection of books and toys helps children to learn respect for people of different cultures, religions and abilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with enough activities to develop and extend their understanding of life cycles, growth and change in the natural environment.  The childminder does not make full use of all opportunities during play to support children's developing knowledge and understanding of counting, shapes and colours.

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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

 build on children's experiences to help them extend their understanding in relation to living things and the natural environment  make the most of all opportunities to promote children's knowledge and understanding of counting, shapes and colours.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as suitability and qualifications, children's records, risk assessments, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular training in safeguarding and keeps her knowledge of child protection matters up to date. She has a good understanding of the signs that indicate if a child is at risk of harm and she knows how to report any concerns. The childminder understands how to use risk assessments to reduce hazards and maintain children's safety in her home and on outings. The childminder effectively tracks children's progress. She accurately assesses their individual learning needs and plans activities to help them meet their developmental milestones. The childminder reflects thoughtfully on her practice and the resources and activities she provides. She takes account of parents' and children's preferences when making plans for the development of her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children lead their own play and choose their resources. The childminder understands what children need to learn next. She builds on their choices and interests to help them make progress. For example, when children choose books and puzzles depicting their favourite characters, the childminder discusses their features, thus maintaining children's enthusiasm. The childminder supports children to practise their small-muscle skills as they fit pieces of a puzzle together and they develop good concentration skills. She successfully promotes children's communication and language development. She listens to their comments and always responds, gently correcting any mispronounced words without drawing undue attention. She asks skilful questions helping children to think and formulate answers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to feel emotionally secure and they develop a sense of belonging in the setting. Children demonstrate this by their expressions of affection for the childminder and they comment that she is their best friend. Children are independent and learn to do things for themselves. The childminder is alert to the signs that show when children are tired and she provides their comforter and a cosy place to rest. She makes sure that children eat a healthy diet and have plenty to drink. She takes children out for walks to promote their physical health. Children are very well behaved in the setting. The childminder sets boundaries and teaches children politeness and good manners. She uses lots of praise and hugs to boost their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children talk confidently about the letters in their name as they see them in print. They make shapes in the air to trace letters they have learned. Children thoroughly enjoy reading and looking at books. They learn to turn pages from right to left. They learn that written words have a meaning. They pack their books into school bags and pretend they are going to school. This interest in role play helps children to become emotionally prepared for the next steps in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204214 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1086961 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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