Childminder EY416434

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2018 4 September 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

 Settling-in procedures are gradual, which helps children to become familiar with the childminder and her home before they start. Children build very strong bonds with the childminder who consistently shows them warmth and affection. Children look to her for support and comfort when needed and seek her out for spontaneous cuddles.  Young children are supported well to develop their use and understanding of words and language. The childminder talks to them, providing a running commentary about what they do. Children demonstrate their good listening skills and ability to follow instructions, such as when they sit down in preparation for snack time.  Parents demonstrate their satisfaction with the service provided by the childminder. They describe their children's move into her service as effortless. Parents talk about how they trust the childminder and say that they would recommend her to other parents.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on her practice. This helps her to identify and action ongoing improvements that benefit children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use information from assessments as effectively as possible to identify and plan highly precise next steps for children's learning.  The childminder's professional development plans are not precisely targeted on raising the quality of her teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 make the most effective use of information gained from assessments to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next, to help them to make the best possible progress  enhance professional development opportunities that help to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher 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 persons living or working in the household.  The inspector interacted with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through the feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She has completed relevant training and is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child. Risk assessments are carried out regularly and safety checks of the environment are completed before children arrive each day. Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved the provision of outdoor play opportunities for children. This helps to ensure that their well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder holds daily discussions with parents. This helps her to promote a two-way exchange of information about their children's ever-changing care and learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information about children's interests to plan activities that they enjoy. The children are very eager to touch and look at an exciting selection of items and textures contained in an exploration basket. This helps to ensure that their engagement in play and learning is promoted. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world. They enjoy regular trips out and spend time at groups in the local community. Children have fun as they develop the small muscles in their hands. They grip toy cars and attempt to push them backwards and forwards along the floor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder finds out about children's routines and care needs from parents. She implements these to help promote continuity. For example, she works closely with parents to provide a consistent approach to meet children's individual dietary needs. Parents of young children provide them with meals and snacks. Older children are provided with a balanced range of snacks, including fresh fruit which is always available. Children confidently move around making choices, showing that they feel safe and secure. Young children are well behaved. Through gentle reminders, the childminder supports their understanding of what is acceptable behaviour and how to keep safe. Children enjoy positive praise provided by the childminder in recognition of their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of independence and curiosity in their environment. They confidently choose from the activities on offer. Children are beginning to show a sense of themselves as an individual. For example, when the childminder tries to move them away from a chair they repeatedly move her hand so that they can reach it again. Young children are beginning to show an interest in imaginary play. They use a tea set, pretending to give the childminder a drink. Children develop the skills needed to help them move on to their next stage in learning and manage the move to school successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416434 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1105183 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Harlow. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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