Childminder EY496764

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 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 childminder provides a warm child-centred environment. Children are happy, settled and very comfortable in their surroundings. They show that they have developed close bonds with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. The childminder is very responsive to children's individual needs.  The childminder organises her home efficiently and children access the areas and resources safely. She completes daily checks of her home to ensure that all areas used by the children are safe and suitable.  Children spend lots of time outdoors in the fresh air and are physically active. This helps to promote their good health and support their physical well-being.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She interacts purposefully to support their play and learning well to help children to make good progress.  The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and continues to make improvements

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This provision is good

to enhance her provision. For example, she has moved the play area to the back of the house so that children can readily access the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not monitor children's progress rigorously enough to target teaching precisely to help them make outstanding progress.  The childminder does not consistently engage all parents effectively enough in their children's learning to promote better consistency between the setting and 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

 strengthen the monitoring of all children's development to plan precisely for their future learning so they have even better opportunities to make rapid progress  encourage all parents to be fully involved in their children's learning and share what children learn at home.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. She supervises children well and knows not to leave them alone with adults who have not been vetted. The childminder ensures that she has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows the appropriate action to take should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents, which provides them with the reassurance that their children are safe and well cared for. Parents comment positively on the quality of care and learning their children receive. For example, they state the childminder provides home-from-home childcare and their children love attending. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through training and regular discussions with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully organises her home so that children have opportunities to play with a wide range of toys and resources. Children build their confidence and make choices for themselves. Babies have ample space to move and practise their early walking skills. They are inquisitive as they actively explore their surroundings. For example, they open and close role-play cupboards, throw balls and explore compost in the digging area. The childminder gets down to children's level and talks to them as they play. She responds well to young children's babbles and gestures, and models language as they play. For instance, the childminder names colours as children select balls from the ball pool. She uses opportunities well to incorporate numbers into children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. For example, she offers to visit children in their home environment. The childminder asks parents to provide information about their children's likes and dislikes, and home routines. She follows children's routines to promote continuity of care. The childminder supports children to develop their independence at an age-appropriate level. For instance, she encourages babies to learn to feed themselves with spoons. The childminder praises children often and recognises their efforts and achievements. This enables children to develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children develop good social skills as they attend local groups where they interact with other adults and children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills to support their future learning. They show an eagerness to investigate and discover how things work. For example, babies learn about cause and effect as they realise that pushing a button on a toy makes a noise. From an early age, children learn about healthy practices, such as washing their hands after a nappy change and before eating. Children develop their physical skills. For example, as they carefully negotiate the low step down into the garden. They enjoy looking at books independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496764 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1037655 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, 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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