Childminder EY343225

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2018 13 August 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 works closely with her assistant. They know the children in their care very well and offer a relaxed approach to learning. Activities are planned that capture children's interest and focus on their next steps in learning. Children make good progress and develop key skills to prepare them for future learning, such as school.  The childminder provides a child-centred and well-resourced environment. Her kind, caring and nurturing approach helps children to develop very close bonds with her and her assistant. They frequently praise children for their achievements. Children respond with increased confidence in their abilities and willingness to try new challenges.  Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's day, well-being and progress. Parents comment positively on the childminder's service and the care she provides for their children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports children's well-being and health well. She provides home- cooked meals which enable children to eat a healthy and varied diet. Children frequently play outdoors and enjoy energetic physical play and exercise. They learn good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant do not consistently use the most effective questioning techniques to support children's thinking and problem-solving skills.  The childminder does not fully promote children's ability to listen, speak and concentrate as she does not consider the impact of background noise on their learning.

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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 the quality of teaching further to better support children's thinking and problem-solving skills  provide more support for children's developing ability to listen, speak and concentrate during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the 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, her assistant and other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified and experienced childminder is committed to providing high-quality care and education for all children. The childminder works closely with an assistant and is supporting her while she completes a childcare qualification. They regularly discuss practice, share ideas and decide how to enhance the provision for children. For example, displaying photographs of toys available, which enable children to make more choices about what they would like to do. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant both understand their responsibility to safeguard children and know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about children in their care. The childminder knows each family well and the routines that support children to feel happy and safe. She ensures that children are supervised well and her home is safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children develop. She knows children's individual learning needs and chooses activities that offer challenge, which successfully engages and motivates children to learn. Children concentrate well while copying letters in their name and enjoy the challenge of colouring pictures. They start to develop a real interest in books, enjoy listening to stories and recognise that print carries meaning. They are keen to use their improving dexterity as they play with the workbench and tools. Children join in conversations as they play. The childminder supports children's pronunciation of words well and extends their vocabulary, introducing new words linked to their play. She provides plenty of opportunities for early mathematical development. Children recognise numbers and colours, confidently count and compare size during a wide range of activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and relaxed in the childminder's home. They show a strong sense of belonging, choosing activities that interest them and playing happily with their friends. Children know the well-established routines and happily help tidy up before moving on to another activity. The childminder and her assistant are good role models for the children. They set clear expectations for behaviour. Children learn good manners and play together extremely well. They learn to manage risks and understand the simple rules in place for their safety. The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and experiences to help them learn about other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning key skills for their future education. They have a positive attitude to learning, eagerly engage in activities, concentrate well and show determination to reach their goals. Children are confident speakers, listen carefully and follow instructions. They are supported well to embrace new experiences, such as school entry, with confidence and develop good social skills. Children are highly independent and competently manage their self-care needs. Their early mathematical and literacy skills are developing well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343225 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1064941 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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