Clark, Mrs Janet Claire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 4 March 2015

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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

 Children are offered abundant encouragement from the highly enthusiastic childminder. She consistently praises their achievements and this helps to build their confidence and sense of self-esteem to the highest level.  Relationships with parents are excellent. She is proactive in using technology to keep parents exceptionally well informed about their child's day, to support consistency in their care and learning.  Extremely effective monitoring helps the childminder to accurately identify if children require additional support. She works very confidently with other professionals, as necessary, to minimise any gaps in children's learning. Children make rapid progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder's self-evaluation is astute. The views of parents and children are actively sought to identify and drive excellent ongoing improvements.  The childminder is extremely competent and plans highly effective and enjoyable

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This provision is outstanding

activities that engage children and motivate them to play and learn.

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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 research and implement exciting outdoor play opportunities that further enhance children's literacy and mathematical experiences.

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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 observed activities and evaluated these 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 and sent to the inspector.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very secure knowledge of signs that may raise concerns about children's welfare. She understands the correct procedures to follow to protect children from possible harm. The childminder pays excellent attention to minimising potential hazards to children. For example, she ensures that her home and garden are kept secure. The childminder undertakes regular audits to identify where improvements in practice can be made or where changes in law need to be applied. Exceptional attention is given to continued professional development. She achieves this through networking, reading educational research and attending training events.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder shows a genuine interest in what children have to say this helps to develop their communication skills extremely effectively. Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's enthusiastic, yet sensitive, involvement. They quickly become absorbed in imaginary play as they turn boxes into veterinary cages. Children gently place their poorly soft toys inside. They carefully peel and apply plasters onto make-believe wounds, reassuring each toy animal in turn. The childminder is excellent at following children's lead. She supports their emerging interests and extends their learning exceptionally well. As the children sit back, when all the toys have been treated, she suggests preparing them a healthy meal. Children are excited and quickly set to work, using utensils and equipment from their play kitchen. They talk about being very careful around the hot oven and use oven gloves to place or remove trays. They gently tell the pets to blow on their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

food, before eating, so they do not burn their mouths. The childminder is animated, using gestures, facial expressions and intonation to capture children's interest and participation. Children rapidly develop excellent communication, social and physical skills. The childminder plans to research further into innovative outdoor learning to enhance and further complement children's exploration of literacy and mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children quickly become familiar with the daily routines. They are learning to adopt excellent healthy habits, such as eating fresh fruit and being physically active. Children learn first-rate hygiene practices, such as independently washing their hands at pertinent times throughout the day. They smile and chat confidently to visitors. Their behaviour is excellent as they play harmoniously together, sharing, taking turns and being kind to each other. Children are polite, listen intently and demonstrate an excellent understanding about accepted protocols for conversations.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make extremely good progress. They demonstrate very high levels of curiosity, imagination and concentration. Children consider ways of doing things, persevere in their chosen tasks and enjoy their achievements, such as successfully removing excess dough from containers. They learn and embed an excellent range of skills that prepares them exceptionally well for their next stages of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304116 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1120546 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Heybridge, Essex. She operates all year around, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, 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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