Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 Not applicable

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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 is experienced and well qualified. She has undertaken a focused programme of professional development, to effectively update and enhance her knowledge and skills. This is having a positive impact on the quality of care and education she provides for children and helps to ensure they make good progress.  The childminder provides a homely environment, knows the children in her care well, and plans high-quality learning experiences which reflect children's interests and needs. She monitors children's learning well and shares their progress with parents. Parents comment on how much they value her good care and children's learning opportunities.  Children's language and communication skills are fostered particularly well. The childminder talks to children continually, responds positively to emerging words and expands their vocabulary by introducing and repeating new words as they play.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has formed strong relationships with the children. The childminder and her assistant are good role models, who teach children to be kind and caring towards one another and help them to build friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children who prefer to learn outdoors do not always have access to rich and stimulating experiences that fully extend their learning.  The childminder has not considered further ways to encourage parents to share more information about their children's learning and development at home.

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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

 enrich the opportunities for children to enjoy learning outdoors with a wider range of experiences to help them follow their interests  build on the good communication with parents through exploring ways for them to share information about their children's learning and achievements at home.

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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 spoke with the childminder and 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 with her.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and 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 childminder is professional and well organised. She has made positive changes since registration, such as improving her system for gathering children's starting points. The childminder works closely with her assistant. She manages her assistant's performance well, as they share ideas and decide how best to enhance the provision for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible signs of child abuse and the wider issues surrounding child protection. She understands her responsibility to safeguard children, maintains a safe and secure home and is vigilant in her supervision of children. Clear policies underpin the childminder's good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child development and how young children learn through play. She gets down to the children's level and joins in their play with enthusiasm to promote their enjoyment and motivation to learn. From an early age, children develop a keen interest in books. They enjoy stories and begin to understand that print carries meaning. Babies explore sensory materials with interest. The childminder skilfully supports children's physical abilities, for example, as she encourages babies' strong drive to crawl and stand. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. The childminder skilfully threads mathematical language, counting and colour recognition throughout activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder clearly enjoys the company of the children in her care. They settle quickly, are happy and relaxed in her home. She is sensitive to the needs of the children and diligently follows their home routines. For example, she settles children to sleep when they show they are tired. The childminder constantly provides praise and encouragement to help children recognise their achievements. She gives clear expectations to children for their behaviour and safety. For instance, children know to sit on their bottoms when on chairs. The childminder provides healthy, nutritious meals that children clearly enjoy. She supports children to develop their independence at an age-appropriate level. For example, young children learn to feed themselves and drink from a cup. The childminder teaches children good hygiene practices through the daily routine.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are gaining a solid foundation that helps prepare them for future learning. They show an eagerness to explore, investigate resources and try to discover how these work. For example, babies learn about cause and effect as they realise that pushing a button on a toy makes a noise. Children develop good social skills as they attend groups where they interact with other adults and children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497704 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1042951 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am until 7pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She 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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