Hubbard Linda Diane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2018 15 May 2013

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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 display very strong bonds and secure attachments to the childminder and her co-childminder. These are very successful in supporting children's feelings of security and emotional well-being.  The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She uses observations of children as they play to identify what they can already do and plans further activities to support their learning well.  Children's behaviour is good as the childminder and her co-childminder are good role models. They provide clear, age-appropriate guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour.  The childminder and her co-childminder create a warm and friendly environment. Children settle smoothly into their care and develop confidence and self-awareness quickly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways of sharing information with other early years settings that children attend to strengthen the continuity children experience in their care and learning.  The childminder does not consistently seek highly focused professional development opportunities to help her achieve the highest-quality teaching practice.

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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

 strengthen information sharing with other early years settings and fully support continuity of care and learning for children  seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities to broaden skills and knowledge and enhance teaching practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her co-childminder and the children, and considered the impact these have on their learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder and her co-childminder how they keep the children safe and meet their learning and development needs.  The inspector viewed documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.

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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 policies and procedures and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. Rigorous risk assessments are completed to help to ensure that children are kept safe from harm. Partnerships with parents are good because the childminder warmly welcomes them into the home and offers a flexible service to meet their needs. Parents are appreciative of the care that the childminder and her co-childminder provide, describing it as a 'home-from-home environment'. These strong partnerships with parents support children's individual needs well. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision through seeking the opinions and views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children demonstrate they enjoy being with her and her co-childminder. She knows the children very well and talks in detail about their stage of development. She makes good use of opportunities to support children's mathematical development. For instance, during a craft activity, she asks them to identify and name different colours and shapes. Children demonstrate good speaking and listening skills for their age. Supported by the attentive childminder, they confidently share their views and express their opinions. The childminder and her co-childminder celebrate children's achievements with them by giving them lots of praise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children relate well to the childminder, who has a clear understanding of their individual needs. They demonstrate that they are happy and settled in the care of the childminder and her co-childminder. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines. They are developing a good understanding of keeping healthy and safe and respond well to the childminder's expectations. Children benefit from opportunities to play and enjoy fresh air in the well-resourced garden. This has a positive impact on children's health and well- being. The childminder understands the need to protect children and ensure they play in a safe and secure environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working comfortably in all areas of development typical for their age. They are active and interested learners, confident to try new experiences and to follow their own ideas. They become articulate communicators and clearly express their wishes and needs. They enjoy helping each other, and older children are kind and caring towards younger ones. All children develop skills to help them with their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506231 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1064195 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and co-childminds with her daughter. She works all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm from 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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