Childminder 202697

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2018 9 April 2015

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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 make good progress in their learning. They are eager and motivated to learn. They enjoy a varied range of challenging activities that meets their developmental needs well, overall.  Children make firm friends with their peers and are confident and self-assured. The childminder sets consistent boundaries and children behave well. They learn to respect and value the opinions of others and they learn to take turns and share.  The childminder develops close partnerships with parents. Their written comments show how much they value the childminder and the care she gives to their children.  The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend. She exchanges information with parents and other settings to ensure continuity and consistency in children's learning. She involves parents in her planning and helps them to continue their child's learning at home.  The childminder has a good understanding of statutory requirements. She reflects on

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This provision is good

her practice and the service she provides. She takes account of the views 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 make full use of information communication technology in her teaching to raise children's achievements to an even higher level.  The childminder has not pursued her own professional development to the fullest extent to extend 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

 increase opportunities for children to explore information communication technology and develop skills for the future  continue to seek a wider range of training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge to the highest level.

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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, attendance records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her setting efficiently. She monitors children's progress successfully and makes accurate assessments of their learning and development. The childminder has regular meetings with parents to keep them fully informed about their children's progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reviews her safeguarding policies and keeps her knowledge up to date. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's well-being. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of her premises and on outings, to keep children safe. She supervises them well and all visitors to the setting are checked.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are active learners. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. When children hesitate in their learning, she encourages them to keep trying and gives them encouragement to succeed. The childminder supports children's communication development well. Those who speak English as an additional language make good progress. The childminder engages children in conversation and uses skilful techniques to encourage them to think and enquire. She extends their learning during activities, making links to remind them of past events. For example, children imagine they are swimming on a blue rug representing the sea. They pretend to build sandcastles and the childminder speaks to them about holidays they enjoyed. She urges children to count and match seashells, successfully supporting mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form a close bond with the childminder. They have lots of fun in the setting and know where to find the resources. The childminder provides imaginative activities that capture children's attention. For example, children are fascinated to find toy dinosaurs frozen in ice and more inside plastic eggshells wrapped in dough. They learn that eggs need to keep warm in order to hatch and that two in one egg means they are twins. The childminder teaches children about the natural world and they find out how things grow. They examine trees and compare textures of bark. Children learn about other countries and people who are different from themselves. They learn that each country has a flag and each celebrates different festivals. The childminder ensures that children eat food that is good for their health. She teaches them the importance of good hygiene practices and how exercise keeps them healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to be independent and develop skills in preparation for school. They learn to form the letters in their name. For example, they write with their finger in sand. Children learn to listen to instructions and to work things out for themselves. They practise their physical skills in the garden on scooters and in the park. Children enjoy looking at a variety of books and learn that words have a meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202697 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1089878 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Buckhurst Hill, Essex. She operates on Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds a relevant 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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