Childminder 202517

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2018 4 December 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 skilfully supports children's developing communication skills. For example, she encourages them to take turns speaking and listening during conversations. Children enjoy using language and extending their vocabulary as they explore new words. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's sensitive care. She knows each child very well and offers them very good levels of emotional support.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children settle quickly and are happy to play. Settling-in sessions are effective in helping the childminder to learn about their interests and initial learning needs.  The childminder provides children with well balanced and nutritious healthy meals and snacks. Children manage their personal hygiene very well.  Strategies for involving parents in their children's learning are good. This enables

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This provision is good

parents to know what their children are learning each day and extend this learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion the childminder does not extend, as far as possible, opportunities for older children to explore and solve mathematical problems for themselves.  The childminder is not always consistent in gaining the views of the children when evaluating her teaching and learning 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

 provide further opportunities for older children to solve mathematical problems  extend reflective processes to include the views of children in helping to identify further development for play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback they shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to protect children and can identify the signs that suggest they may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder has a good understanding of how to make the environment safe. She checks her setting daily and is careful to ensure it is secure when children are present. The childminder is professional and keeps her early years knowledge up to date. She efficiently organises learning opportunities. She records children's development and checks for any gaps in their learning. The childminder listens to parents when evaluating her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Very good communication is in place with staff at other settings the children attend. This enables the childminder to remain up to date about their next steps in learning. She uses this information well to plan and provide activities that complement what children know and can do. Children make good progress and acquire the skills they need for future learning. The childminder observes children as they play. She uses her good knowledge of child development to identify what they may need to learn next. The childminder plans activities, taking into account children's interests and learning styles. She is enthusiastic in her teaching. The childminder speaks clearly and repeats words spoken by children. As children take part in activities, the childminder introduces new concepts and words to help extend their existing knowledge. For example, while making cakes, she explains the weighing scales need to be level and teaches them this means the scales are balanced.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder regularly praises them for their achievements and organises her setting very well. This enables children to explore and extend their play independently. Children behave well and learn about good manners. They demonstrate kindness and develop positive attitudes towards others. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches them how to safely evacuate her setting in the event of a fire. Children speak from experience, as they explain, if they hear the whistle they must follow the childminder, either into the rear garden or out to the front of the house, depending on where then fire is. They know they must then call the fire brigade for help. Children develop good social skills as they meet and form friendships with other children at local groups they attend with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress as they learn to share, take turns, help with tasks and listen carefully to the childminder. They display growing independence and are gaining the skills and attitudes needed for their eventual move on to school. Children enjoy playing with small-world toys and use their imagination to develop games. Including, rescuing dolls from a small house, using plastic ladders, as they become firefighters. Children show a keen interest in getting involved and enjoy a range of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202517 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1103069 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Harlow, Essex. She operates all year around from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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