Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2018 15 June 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has worked hard to address the actions raised at the previous inspection. She provides a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a balanced range of easily accessible and enjoyable resources.  The childminder knows children in her care well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. This allows children to be spontaneous in their choice of activities. They learn to be independent, and are eager to explore and motivated to learn.  The childminder supports children's emotional development effectively. Children form close bonds with the childminder and show they feel happy, safe and secure. They confidently seek cuddles and attention from her, which she responds to immediately.  Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder communicates with them on a daily basis to keep them updated about their children's activities and care routines. This

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This provision is good

helps to create a consistent approach between home and the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not use highly effective questioning to take children's thinking to the highest levels and give them the time they need to consider their response.  The childminder does not always make the most of professional development opportunities to help her to enhance her knowledge and skills even further.

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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 questioning skills to match children's level of understanding more precisely and consistently give children the time they need to consider their responses  make full use of professional development opportunities to help to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities, and keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she completes training to help her to understand the appropriate procedures to follow should any concerns arise about children's well-being. The childminder evaluates aspects of her provision and identifies areas that she would like to develop. For example, she has identified further training in phonics to support her to raise her teaching practice to an even higher level. Parents are complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive. They say that they are delighted with the care and learning provided and that their children enjoy coming to the childminder's home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play, regularly assesses their progress and plans effectively to support their individual next steps in learning. The childminder is enthusiastic in her interactions with children. She follows children's lead, making good use of spontaneous moments in children's play to support their learning. Children's mathematical development is well supported. The childminder promotes counting opportunities during daily routines, such as mealtimes. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their creativity and imagination. For example, they enjoy exploring musical instruments and drawing on the easel.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close attachments with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder encourages children to develop independence from an early age. For example, children wash their hands before eating and are becoming independent in their self-care routines. Children enjoy being outdoors and their physical development is promoted well. The childminder is a good role model for children. She is kind and attentive, giving clear, consistent messages to help children to understand how to behave well. Children receive plenty of praise in recognition of their efforts and achievements. This helps them to build good levels of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are interested and motivated learners who communicate well. Children are prepared at an early age for future learning, such as reading. They show a great interest in books, they happily discuss what is happening in each picture. Children develop key skills to prepare them for their next stage in learning and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487753 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1110403 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Coggeshall, Essex. She operates all year round, from 6am to 7pm on 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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