Childminder, Out-of school day care in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2018 28 November 2013

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not provided Ofsted with the details of all adults living on the premises within the required timescale, to enable suitability checks to be completed. This compromises children’s safety.  Occasionally, the childminder does not consistently encourage the youngest children to be highly independent.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides all children with a vast selection of craft activities. She makes brightly coloured and highly scented play dough with the children. They work out measurements and the weight of ingredients, building on their mathematical skills.  Children make spring-themed pictures and use their cutting and rolling skills to make plants and flowers. The childminder uses this opportunity to consolidate children’s learning about how plants grow.  The childminder gives specific praise to children and they know exactly what they have done well. This helps them to understand how to behave and they have high levels of emotional well-being and confidence. Children are kind and play together very well, taking turns and sharing resources.  Partnerships with parents are strong and feedback from parents shows that they highly recommend the childminder and value her professional and personal approach. The

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It has the following strengths

childminder has strong links with the local schools, which help to provide continuity in children’s care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure Ofsted is provided, in a timely way, with the necessary information so that all the required checks can be completed for all adults living on the premises. 30/04/2018

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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

 offer the youngest children more opportunities to do things for themselves and help them to be highly independent.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding and observed activities in the playroom, lounge and at the kitchen table.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as the childminder's first-aid certificate and certificates of training.  The inspector took into account the views of parents shared through written letters and feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not provided Ofsted with details of all adults living on the premises within the required timescales, to enable suitability checks to be completed. However, she is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what steps to take should she suspect a child in her care is at risk. The childminder has developed strong communication links with parents. They work together to ensure that children are achieving and making good progress in their learning. The childminder promotes inclusion effectively, working particularly well with children who have specific health issues to ensure their needs are met. The childminder evaluates her practice and makes good use of training opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date to ensure outcomes for children are good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and she implements this across all areas of learning. She uses information gained from her observations of children when planning activities. The childminder uses good teaching strategies. She checks children's understanding and asks questions to expand on and consolidate what they already know. She uses different styles of teaching to captivate children's interests so that they are all involved. The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children can make choices about with what they want to play. Children make a very complicated train track and then use pens and paper to make their own signals and speed restrictions for the train engines. They make signal holders out of building blocks to hold the signs and receive praise from the childminder for their ingenuity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare is not assured. Nevertheless, the childminder does support other aspects of children's welfare effectively. Children display excellent manners and are respectful towards one another during circle time when they have a snack. They listen attentively while everyone has a turn to tell the group about the best thing they have done in the holidays. Children are interested in others' stories, contributing with a good understanding, and are thoroughly engaged. Older children ask the childminder about her holiday, showing that they are learning to think and care about others. The childminder is diligent in teaching children about the benefits of healthy eating and the importance of drinking water.

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Outcomes for children are good

Older children have good opportunities to be independent and make their own decisions. Children follow the rules and boundaries of the setting and understand the consequences of their actions. Children make good progress from their starting points and are self- assured. They are confident learners and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 590273 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1064241 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Witham, Essex. She works all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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