Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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

 Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. She is kind and reassuring, and children develop a close bond with her. The childminder sets consistent boundaries for children's behaviour and this helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She exchanges information with them about children's abilities, likes and dislikes. This helps her to get to know the children's needs and interests, and enables her to plan appropriate activities to support their development.  Children make good progress in their learning. They enjoy a varied range of challenging activities that is stimulating and interesting. Children learn to be independent and to take turns and share with each other.  The childminder reflects on her practice and the service she provides. She takes account of the view of parents and children when planning to make changes and improvements to her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always incorporate teaching of letters, sounds and word recognition into her planning, to enhance children's literacy development.  The childminder has not fully provided extensive opportunities for children to learn about the natural world.

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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

 enhance the teaching of letters, sounds and word recognition to help develop children's literacy skills  provide more opportunities for children to learn about the natural environment, to extend their understanding of the world.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualifications, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children by reading written comments and feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and she knows to whom to report any concerns. The childminder renews her safeguarding training regularly and reviews her policies to keep them up to date. She is keen to continue her own professional development and undertakes appropriate courses. The childminder conducts daily risk assessments of her premises and outdoor areas to keep children safe. She carries out fire evacuation procedures with the children so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder monitors children's progress and shares their achievements and goals with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are inquisitive and active learners. The childminder supports their communication and language development well, overall. She talks to them all the time and asks them searching questions. She reminds them of past events to help them to think critically and stimulate their memory. The childminder provides challenging activities to encourage concentration. She follows a theme to help strengthen learning. For example, children are fascinated as they watch and wait for dinosaurs encased in ice to melt and reveal their treasures. They learn about shapes and textures as they make and paint dinosaur models from paper. The childminder continues with a story and she talks about bigger and smaller dinosaurs, to help teach mathematical concepts. Children learn about technology, they enjoy pressing buttons and finding out how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and know with what they want to play. They choose their own resources and make decisions in their play. Children love to play outdoors. They hide from each other and play chasing games. They explore trays of sand and water, and draw shapes on a board. Children learn about differences in people through discussion and resources. For example, children piece together jigsaw puzzles of people with interchangeable costumes. Children learn about manners and to respect other people, and they are kind and helpful to their friends. The childminder ensures that children receive a healthy diet and teaches them about exercise and healthy eating. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, how to use a slide correctly and not to throw sand.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children concentrate well as they make marks on paper with brushes and pencils. They develop their pencil hold in readiness for early writing. Older children learn skills they will need to move on in their learning and to be ready for school. They count and recognise numbers, colours and shapes. Younger children enjoy books, stories and rhymes. They play musical instruments together and dance and sing. Children help to tidy away their toys and do things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498514 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1040715 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 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 2016. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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