Childminder EY453180

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2018 9 May 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

 Young children benefit from a warm, homely environment where they quickly feel safe and secure in the company of the childminder. They enthusiastically join in with activities and enjoy investigating the range of toys available to them.  The childminder forges strong partnerships with parents. She exchanges daily information about the children's activities and learning and provides written reports of children's ongoing progress. Parents are fully involved in their children's learning.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She offers a relaxed approach to learning, planning activities that interest the children and are flexible, so children take the lead in their learning.  The childminder makes good use of observation and assessment to plan for children's individual needs. She has a well-organised system to track children's progress, identify any gaps in their learning and help them make good progress from their starting points.

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This provision is good

 Children demonstrate good speaking and listening skills for their age. They confidently share their views and express their opinions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share enough information with other early years settings that children attend to strengthen the continuity children experience in their care and learning.  The childminder does not seek highly focused professional development opportunities to help her achieve highest-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

 strengthen information sharing with other early years settings and fully support continuity of care and learning for children  seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities to broaden skills and knowledge and enhance teaching practice 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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through the childminder's parental survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. She maintains thorough risk assessments to help ensure the environment is safe and she supervises children well. The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice to ensure she provides good-quality care and learning. She considers the views of parents, for instance, through questionnaires. Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive, the interesting activities and learning opportunities provided and the progress their children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She monitors children's progress effectively, clearly identifying their next steps and planning activities that build on their knowledge and skills. For instance, when they play together in the role-play kitchen, the childminder provides children with ideas of how they can extend their imaginative play further. Children's mathematical development is well supported. For example, as they enjoy singing action songs and rhymes. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's communication development. She models language effectively, asks questions that encourage children to respond and holds engaging discussions to support their learning further. Children quickly gain confidence in this area and progress well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident, happy and well cared for by the childminder. They benefit from healthy snacks and have opportunities to sleep when needed. They have frequent opportunities for outdoor play and learn good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder ensures that every child is able to make choices in their play and learning, which contributes to their good progress. She is a good role model and is calm and kind. She provides clear and consistent messages about expectations. This contributes positively to the way children behave. The childminder makes good use of the local community to extend children's learning opportunities. For example, children visit local groups where they interact with other adults and children, and learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working comfortably in all areas of development typical for their age. Young children settle quickly and are familiar with daily routines. Children develop good language skills and confidently talk about past events and things that are important in their lives. They have a positive attitude to learning and are keen to try out new experiences. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school. They are becoming independent and manage their personal care skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453180 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1066300 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Chafford Hundred. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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