Childminder, Out-of school day care in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 11 February 2015

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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 observes children as they play. She plans a broad range of activities to support children's next steps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points and are keen to learn and explore.  The childminder is a good role model. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement which helps children to display positive behaviour and raise their self- esteem.  The childminder gathers the views of parents and children when she reflects on her practice. She uses these to support her self-evaluation and drive further improvements.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of challenging activities and interesting resources to support their development in all areas of learning.  The childminder is well organised. She implements and maintains a wide range of policies, procedures and records that helps to promote children's safety, welfare and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored all methods to continuously share information with parents, to help support and extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not give the same consideration to thoughtful planning of the outdoor environment as she does inside, to help ensure that children who prefer to learn outdoors benefit from the same stimulating learning experiences.

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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

 explore more effective ways to continuously share information with parents to help them further support their children's learning at home  improve planning to make better use of the outdoor area to help children who prefer to learn outside.

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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.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written comments available for the inspector to read.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and her responsibilities in this respect. She implements a range of policies and procedures that helps to underpin her good practice. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she feel a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. Through self- evaluation, the childminder takes into account the views of children and their parents, and uses these to reflect on her practice and continue to develop her provision. She completes personal online research and training to update her knowledge and help her improve outcomes for children. Parents demonstrate good levels of satisfaction with the service that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She observes children as they play and uses this information to assess what children know and what they need to learn next. The childminder plans interesting activities to support children to make good progress in their learning and development. She knows the children she cares for well and builds on their interests. For example, children use technology during imaginative play. They press buttons to explore cause and effect, and name the numbers they recognise on the toy computer. The childminder helps children gain good communication and language skills to prepare them well for their next stages in learning. For example, she provides good narrative to children's actions and corrects their use of vocabulary sensitively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, the childminder works closely with parents to ensure children settle well. She collects information about children's preferences and routines to help provide continuity in care. Children are developing an awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They are beginning to learn about managing their own personal hygiene as they wash their hands. They are provided with healthy snacks and have regular opportunities to play outside and develop their physical skills. Children enjoy developing their independence. For example, the childminder regularly asks the children what they want to do next and encourages them to make their own decisions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make typical progress from their starting points. They are becoming more confident and self-assured as they make their own choices during play. Children develop positive attitudes to books and have a growing sense of how to count. Younger children learn how to express themselves and understand what is being said. This helps them to follow instructions well. Children are learning useful skills that help to ensure they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368481 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1121339 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm 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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Telephone number

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