Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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 children have formed strong bonds with the childminder and frequently come to her for a hug and sit on her lap for a cuddle. The children glow with happiness and pride as the childminder praises them while they play and are engaged in activities.  The childminder provides children with stimulating activities that provide learning opportunities related to their individual development needs. Children are engrossed in an activity involving matching different-sized coloured eggs. They pick up eggs with tweezers and excitedly explore a range of different materials and textures.  The childminder has built strong, positive relationships with parents and they value and appreciate all that she does for their children. She regularly updates them with detailed information on their child's progress.  Children thoroughly enjoy playing with a wide range of outdoor equipment in the garden. The childminder guides the children's play through questions and suggestions

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This provision is good

that further extend their learning. Children are very busy and animated. They play with cooperation, fun and lots of laughter.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not encourage children enough to practise their number and counting skills.  The childminder does not provide parents with enough support to help them guide their child's learning 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

 use every opportunity available to enable children to consolidate and extend their early number and counting skills  provide even more opportunities for parents to become involved and help them guide their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, including the childminder's paediatric first- aid certificate, other training certificates, and her policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account some written views of parents and feedback forms completed by children and parents.  The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibility to protect the children in her care and knows the signs to look for and procedures to follow if a child is at risk. The childminder has undertaken a wide range of training courses to keep her knowledge up to date and continue her professional development. She is committed to improving her practice and her self-evaluation takes into account the views of parents and children. The childminder provides an inclusive setting where children gain awareness of different cultures, religions and festivals that are celebrated throughout the world. Children find out about Easter and enjoy craft activities making brightly coloured Easter eggs, which they proudly display at the front door.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their early language skills. She patiently allows them time to repeat single words or to answer her questions. She monitors children's progress at regular intervals and provides activities and opportunities to ensure that they make good progress and master new skills. Children enjoy opportunities to play instruments and discuss colours while they delight in the music they make. The childminder demonstrates how to play the drum and children excitedly play the xylophone and the shakers. The childminder incorporates a wide range of teaching strategies to promote children's learning. For example, she models how to close an egg container together and shows children how instructions are used to help them fix broken weighing scales. The childminder works in joint partnership with parents, encouraging them to share what they know their child can do when they first start.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and the childminder teaches them to share and take turns, reinforcing their good behaviour. Children display good manners and are polite. They are respectful of the toys and equipment, tidying items away after using them. The childminder gives children choices throughout the day and encourages them to be independent. Children happily choose the colour of their plate and mug at snack time and clap their hands delightedly when they correctly name the colours of their fruit. Children understand the importance of good hygiene practices and wash their hands before meals. The childminder provides children with opportunities to play outdoors in all weather, which they thoroughly enjoy and gain a great sense of achievement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are enthusiastic learners and take part in a wide range of challenging activities. Children develop good social skills as they play and interact with different children. They are confident communicators who are motivated to learn. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492627 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1027528 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Witham, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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