Childminder EY233059

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2018 9 October 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are flourishing and are highly successful, enthusiastic and motivated learners. Children make rapid progress, in response to the childminder's inspiring practice.  The childminder is especially skilled in enhancing children's communication skills. She knows the importance of modelling language and extending children's vocabulary by introducing new words in context. Consequently, children make rapid progress after being in her care for only a short time and are becoming confident talkers.  Children are extremely well behaved. They show care and consideration towards each other and adults. The childminder is highly respectful towards children and is an excellent role model for positive behaviour. Children are warmly praised in a consistent and meaningful way that increases their self-esteem and emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder strives to provide a home-

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This provision is outstanding

from-home environment for each child and helps them quickly settle in her care. She works with parents to develop a shared approach to help children learn with her and at home. This contributes well to children's outstanding progress in learning and their well-being.  The experienced childminder has very clear expectations to provide the highest quality of care and education for children. She frequently evaluates and reflects on what she offers. The childminder seeks the important views of parents and children, and skilfully incorporates these into her identified areas for future development.

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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

 continue to raise knowledge and skills to an even higher level, enhancing children's experiences and providing inspiration to others.

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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 spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues and is confident about procedures to follow to keep children safe. Self-evaluation is central to her reviewing and identifying areas where she can improve children's experiences. The childminder values training opportunities and undertakes extensive personal research. Nevertheless, she aspires to improve her knowledge even further to benefit children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn through play. She plays alongside the children, and by skilfully questioning and commenting, is able to inspire children to experiment and try out new ideas. For example, building on a craft activity, children excitedly count, sort and compare the size of assorted shells. The childminder extends their investigations successfully by suggesting they identify which shells might float or sink when placed in water. This is one of the many ways that the childminder supports children's excellent development and provides a solid base for their future learning. The childminder's highly accurate observations and assessments identify children's next steps in learning and where any child may need extra support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder welcomes children into her family home and provides a wealth of stimulating activities and toys that interests children of all ages. Children build extremely strong emotional attachments with the childminder, her assistant and each other. Their behaviour is impeccable. Younger children share and hug each other and are very keen to help with routine tasks, such as preparing snack. Children are confident to express their views and articulate their feelings and are extremely polite.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their learning and development from the time they start. They are highly motivated, active and inquisitive learners. Children become increasingly independent and are emotionally ready for their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233059 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1125675 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Rayleigh, Essex. She operates from 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

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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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