Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2018 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder thoroughly researches different educational philosophies. She is extremely conscientious and offers children an exceptional early years experience.  The childminder and her assistant have established extremely strong and caring relationships with the children they care for. Together, they provide an exceptionally nurturing environment where children thrive on the excellent attention, praise and encouragement given.  Children quickly learn to believe in their abilities. They exude confidence as they freely explore and make secure links in their learning. The childminder's teaching is inspirational. She uses her skills and knowledge of how children learn to provide extremely interesting and stimulating educational opportunities. Children consistently make rapid progress in relation to their starting points.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder supports them to be tolerant of one

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This provision is outstanding

another. Children quickly learn to take turns and share their toys. They listen attentively to the childminder as she explains rules that help to keep them safe and healthy.  The childminder places an extremely high focus on supporting children's communication skills. She narrates on what they are doing and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. Together with her assistant, she repeats words to support children's correct pronunciation. She introduces simple sign language, as an additional tool, to support younger children's developing communication skills.

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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

 inspire children even more to explore and express their talent, flair and creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback they sent to the inspector.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow should they have a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder supports her assistant to develop her teaching practice and is diligent in checking that she remains suitable to work with children. Risks to children in her home and on outings are minimised. For example, all children are taught how to cross roads safely. The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She uses her pertinent observations and knowledge exceptionally well. Children are inspired and challenged at all stages of their development. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents talk about their delight at the very informative learning journals and comment that their children make remarkable progress. The childminder shows drive and enthusiasm. She values input from her assistant, the children and parents enabling her to develop her high-quality service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely keen to continue researching and providing innovative creative learning opportunities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's teaching motivates children. She is ambitious about what children can achieve. Children talk about the different textures and shapes of materials as they explore porridge oats, cornflakes and sawdust. Younger children share what they know about different animals. They use their imagination to become roaring lions, trumpeting elephants and bleating sheep. Enthusiastically assisted by the childminder, children explore physical and mathematical knowledge, spreading rice crackers with soft cheese then adding raisins to create two eyes and one nose. They enjoy recalling adventures as they look in their learning journals at photographs and crafts they have previously made. The childminder uses innovative ideas that captivate and extend children's engagement and levels. For instance, younger children count in sequence as she squirts water into a pool. They have great fun counting how many squirts it takes to cover the seashells.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy and thoroughly enjoy their time. The natural rapport of the childminder enables her to sensitively support children's emotional well-being. Children demonstrate very high levels of confidence in social situations. They eagerly engage in conversations and their self-help skills are excellent. Children are highly motivated and persevere at everyday tasks. For example, they patiently negotiate zips before triumphantly pulling them up. The childminder helps children to manage their personal hygiene meticulously. Children enjoy eating healthy food and playing in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are exceptionally confident. They have a real enthusiasm, which is skilfully supported by the childminder, as they engage in a wealth of high-quality learning opportunities. Children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499057 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1050092 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Witham, Essex. She operates during school term time only from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a qualification at level 5. She provides activities using the Montessori ethos alongside traditional teaching methods. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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