Childminder EY493478

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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

 Children build strong bonds with the childminder, who has a warm and nurturing personality. They show that they feel happy and secure in her care. Children hold the childminder's hands as they invite her to dance with them to their favourite songs and confidently interact with visitors.  The well-qualified childminder focuses well on her role. She regularly completes training to continue to enhance her skills. Recent training has increased her knowledge of specific ideas to help parents to support children's individual emotional development.  The childminder plans rich learning experiences based on children's interests. She makes the most of the local environment to enhance their understanding of the world. The childminder organises visits to the beach. Children collect shells, learn how to make sandcastles and use binoculars to observe the different types of boats on the sea.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. She involves them in every

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This provision is good

aspect of their child's learning and they receive detailed feedback about their child's progress. They describe the service the childminder provides as 'perfect'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share precise information with all other settings where children attend to enable a shared approach to children's learning.  On occasions, the childminder does not provide children with enough opportunities to think of their own ideas and ways of solving problems.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 devise and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children and make this information available to parents 10/04/2018

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Due Date

 devise and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which a parent makes in writing or by email and make this available to them. 10/04/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen partnerships with staff from other settings that children attend so that more precise information about children's achievements is shared  enhance opportunities for children to identify and solve problems for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector interacted and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of possible signs that indicate that children are at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder discusses with parents the procedures she follows to safeguard children, how they can make a complaint and the steps she will follow. The childminder regularly reflects on the service she provides. This ensures that she acts effectively to address any areas for improvement. The childminder carefully reviews children's progress to swiftly address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children concentrate for long periods as they complete challenging tasks. For instance, they thread laces through the small holes in buttons to create a necklace. Children operate the compact disc player and enthusiastically join in with the words and actions to songs. The childminder consistently responds to children's inquisitive questions. This helps to motivate children to use complex sentences to talk about previous experiences they have enjoyed with the childminder and at home. The childminder actively promotes children's literacy skills and helps them to understand that words have meaning. For example, she points out words in the environment and encourages children to follow a simple recipe to make dough. Children use their vivid imagination, rolling out the dough and pretending to make worm salad. They use real vegetables to pretend to cook meals for each other.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with an enticing and dedicated area to explore and learn. Her gentle reminders help children to be aware of the importance of sitting still on the chair to remain safe. Children carry out age-appropriate responsibilities. They help the childminder to set up activities and tidy away the toys when they have finished playing with them. Children follow a good hygiene routine and understand the need to 'wash the germs away' prior to eating and after using the toilet. Daily access to the childminder's garden and regular visits to the park help children to learn new physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent. They manage their own personal needs and outer clothing. Children link letters to the sounds that they represent and write their name. They develop a good understanding of mathematics. Children solve simple mathematical problems, such as addition, and use words such as 'enormous' to describe the size of objects. All children gain the skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493478 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1030544 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 St Lawrence, Southminster. She operates from 7am until 7pm from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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