Childminder EY452415

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2018 27 February 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 have lots of fun in the well-resourced environment. They enjoy the childminder’s attention and giggle and laugh as they play together. The childminder shares information effectively with her co-childminders and assistants about children’s progress and achievements.  Children enjoy being physically active outdoors. Children copy the childminder as they learn to catch and throw balls accurately. They develop their coordination as they climb and balance on apparatus or ride wheeled toys.  Children’s behaviour is good. They demonstrate a sense of belonging and form good relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder helps them to understand that they need to share the toys and books and let other children take turns.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and the other settings and schools that children attend. She finds out about each child’s day in school and speaks

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This provision is good

to teachers to share information and pass on messages.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder intervenes too quickly and does things that the older children can do for themselves.  The childminder does not always fully consider how children’s focus and attention can be maintained when planning activities.

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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

 extend opportunities to build on children’s growing independence in doing things for themselves  strengthen the planning of activities to help children to stay focused and to maintain their attention.

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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 viewed a focused activity with the childminder and discussed the children’s progress and achievements.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminders and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons working and living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from their written comments in the learning journals.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder identifies and minimises risk for children in the setting and when on outings. She understands her child protection responsibilities and keeps up to date with current legislation and procedures. This means the childminder has a good understanding of what to do should she have a concern about a child’s welfare or if they are at risk from extreme behaviour or views. The experienced childminder continually reviews her practice. She extends her professional development by completing online training courses and by sharing good practice ideas with her co- childminders and assistants.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how children learn. She plans a wide range of activities in tune with children's individual fascinations and their capabilities. She engages children in meaningful conversations and uses a good range of questioning techniques to promote children's thinking skills. The childminder finds out what children can do and already know when they join the setting. She uses this information to plan activities that support children’s needs and interests. The childminder ensures that parents are provided with daily information about their children’s development and their learning priorities so they can continue with activities at home. Parents are complimentary about the childminding service and the care and education provided.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows families well and ensures she meets children's emotional and welfare needs at all times. The childminder teaches children about the importance of living healthily. They hold conversations about the food that is good for them when they add nutritious toppings to the pizzas they make. The childminder effectively teaches children about good personal hygiene routines. Children go on outings and develop their understanding of the world around them. They join groups of children where they develop their social skills and build friendships. Children learn about the importance of personal safety as they practise fire drills or follow sensible road safety procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop in line with the expectations for their age. They are effectively developing the skills they need in readiness for future learning. Children show good concentration and motivation. For instance, they pay attention to detail as they carefully roll dough to form a pizza base. Children are keen to try new activities and quickly grow in confidence. They learn about colours, numbers and shapes through everyday activities. They develop their imagination and thinking skills when they explore small-world resources or use construction toys to build towers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452415 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 1133347 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 30

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and works from the home of another childminder in Shoeburyness, Essex. She operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 3pm to 6.30pm during term times and from 1.30pm to 6.30 pm in school holidays. The childminder works with two other childminders or assistants. She is also registered to work from an approved non-domestic premises to provide out-of-school care.

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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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