Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 11 March 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 This very well-qualified and experienced childminder uses knowledge gained from training well to enhance her teaching skills. Children's learning experiences are tailored very well to their individual needs, interests and preferences.  Children make excellent progress from their starting points. Some show language development above what is typical for their age. The childminder is adept at supporting children's growing skills in communication and language. She skilfully extends their learning through ongoing commentary and correct modelling of words and sentences.  Children play together well and demonstrate exceptionally good behaviour. The childminder promotes clear boundaries. She helps children learn about and understand each other's needs.  The childminder places high value on preparing children for school. She focuses on helping children become independent, confident and motivated individuals. Teaching

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This provision is outstanding

strategies, such as the way children learn letters and the sounds they make, are consistent with those taught in the local Reception classes. This provides children with extremely good continuity when it is time for them to move on.  The childminder has a superlative range of resources. This is organised exceptionally well to help children to make their own choices and lead their own 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

 continue to explore even more flexible ways to involve parents in their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children during their activities and their interactions with the childminder. She spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder's family, children's records and some policies and procedures.  The inspector observed a specific activity and evaluated the quality of children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training and frequently updates her understanding of current safeguarding issues. She has a very confident understanding of the signs of abuse and what she needs to do to protect children if she has concerns. The childminder has developed highly effective partnerships with parents. She keeps them very well informed about their children's daily activities and ongoing progress. She continues to explore new ways to further engage parents in their children's learning. Parents praise the childminder for providing their children with a safe, caring and stimulating environment. The childminder works proactively with other settings the children attend, to promote continuity in their care and learning. She asks the views of parents, children and other professionals to help her to reflect on the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder knows the children very well and carefully plans activities that support their interests. For example, a fascination with birds has led to children listening to different bird songs, then recreating the sounds with their voices and musical instruments. The childminder highly skilfully adapts activities so children of all ages participate at their own level. Older children carefully dab paint onto stencils with brushes, while toddlers enjoy swirling the paint with their fingers. The childminder closely tracks the progress children make in their learning. She works extremely effectively with parents and other professionals to support children who need extra help in their development. Children have an impressive understanding of mathematics. They have fun singing number songs and learn to categorise colours, shapes and sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form very close bonds with the childminder and each other. They share a warm family affection that is clear to see. Young children are nurtured very well. The childminder reassures them with cuddles when they are tired. She provides them with a safe space for cruising and crawling. Older children are highly confident and attend to their personal needs independently. They enjoy helping with practical tasks, such as collecting eggs from the chicken or tidying away toys. The childminder makes sure children have a thorough understanding of safety procedures before going out. She teaches them to assess risks for themselves as they cross roads or walk in the woods.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress from their starting points and have enormous enthusiasm. They confidently lead their own learning and eagerly take part in adult-planned activities. Children understand the value of writing and make marks with a wide range of materials. Older children form their names with precision. Children have many opportunities to interact with other children and adults, which gives them the confidence to deal with wider social situations, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403358 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1102234 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Epping, Essex. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Wednesday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 7 and she is working towards qualified teacher status.

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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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