Childminder EY292258

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2018 10 January 2013

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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 is committed to providing good-quality care and education for children. She regularly evaluates what she provides and adapts her provision, so that it continually reflects the needs of those children who attend.  The childminder knows the children well. She plans a stimulating environment that maintains children's interest and engagement. Children are busy and active throughout the day and participate in a wide range of learning opportunities.  Children build a secure attachment with the childminder. They are happy and settled throughout the day. The childminder gives them close support and attention. She responds well to their needs and helps children to feel safe and secure.  Children are confident and independent from a young age. They move around the setting choosing what they want to do. They communicate their views to the childminder and she responds well to support their needs.

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This provision is good

 Children are determined and show a positive attitude to learning. Younger children show a keen interest in books and exploring with sounds. They show good levels of understanding as they listen and respond to the childminder's instructions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to follow their own ideas in self-chosen activities before moving them on in their learning.  The childminder does not access a wide range of professional development opportunities to help her to achieve high-quality teaching practice.

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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

 allow children the time to explore and investigate at their own pace to promote their thinking and curiosity before moving them on in their learning  seek a wider range of professional development opportunities that focus more specifically on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has robust procedures in place to ensure she reports any concerns about children's welfare quickly and decisively. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, for example she is aware of the risk of children being exposed to extreme views and behaviours. The childminder checks her environment to ensure that it is safe and suitable for children. She completes ongoing risk assessments when out and about to keep children safe. The childminder makes good use of the local community to broaden children's range of experiences and help them to develop a sense of community. She seeks feedback from parents about her provision. Parents comment positively about the care that she gives and the learning opportunities she provides for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular assessments of children's progress. She plans targeted opportunities for children to help them to continue their learning and good progress. Younger children enjoy playing with playdough and use small tools to make marks. The childminder introduces toy animals, knowing that children have a keen interest in animals. She encourages them to make animal sounds and names the animals that they identify. This supports children's language skills as they begin to develop words and use vocabulary. The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents. She obtains detailed information from them about children's routines, dispositions and learning prior to children starting at the setting. She keeps parents informed about how she supports children's learning and the progress that they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well throughout the day. They listen and respond to the childminder who gives them plenty of positive praise. She is a good role model for children. She is kind and warm and shows children that she values them as she joins in with their play and responds to their needs. Children are busy and active in the stimulating environment. They follow the routines of the day and learn rules and boundaries. The childminder is perceptive to children's needs, such as when they are tired or hungry. She promotes healthy eating in the setting. She provides children with a healthy snack. Children get regular opportunities that support their physical well-being. They go out for walks and visit local parks to exercise and develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points in all areas of learning. They are eager to participate in a range of activities. They are inquisitive and are confident to explore a variety of opportunities. Children are determined to have a go and readily accept challenge. They are confident to show what they know, for example, the youngest children pretend to count as they sound out number names. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292258 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1064620 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 7pm, 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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