Childminder EY416441

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2018 5 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has established a programme of professional development, enabling her to improve her knowledge and understanding of effective teaching practice. She provides children with a stimulating learning environment that helps to motivate and challenge them to think and explore their ideas. The childminder monitors the work of her assistants.  The childminder works closely with parents, frequently exchanging information with them about their children's learning and achievements. Parents value the childminder's caring approach and the range of educational activities she offers their children.  The childminder support children's social skills. They enjoy visits to local groups where they have opportunities to interact with other children and adults. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop secure bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They settle

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This provision is good

happily and are confident. Children develop good levels of self-esteem in readiness for their future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide a varied range of experiences and resources to promote children's understanding of communities different to their own.  Professional development plans are not precisely targeted on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to explore a wide range of experiences to promote understanding of communities and the wider world  enhance professional development for assistants to help raise the quality of their teaching to an even higher level.

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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 children and the childminder's assistants 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 feedback they shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. All areas used by children are risk assessed daily and any hazards are minimised. Together, the childminder and her assistants supervise children attentively within the safe and secure environment. The childminder reflects on and is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. She listens to her assistants, the children, parents and other professionals in order to drive ongoing improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants join in with children's play, encouraging their ideas and sparking their curiosity. Children make links in their learning. For example, they recall talking about the life cycle of caterpillars and butterflies. While digging for pirate treasure children discover a plant under the soil. They become excited as they speculate about the possibility of this being a cocoon. The childminder models language, helping older children with their pronunciation and younger children with their developing vocabulary of new words. She supports children's mathematical skills effectively. For example, they count everyday objects and enjoy discovering various coloured shapes that are hidden in flour. The children are quick to identify the names of these and have fun searching for other shapes in the environment. The childminder supports children's physical skills well. Children learn to balance as they use large apparatus with increasing control and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children independence well. She helps them to learn how to manage age-appropriate tasks and praises them when they complete these. Children learn how to wash their hands before they eat and how to tidy away after themselves. The childminder teaches children about being healthy. For example, they drink water when they are thirsty and know it is good for them. They enjoy daily discussions about healthy eating and how meals fuel their bodies. Children enjoy regular opportunities to play and learn in the fresh air. They develop a good understanding about how their behaviour can affect others. For example, while digging in dry soil they move away from other children so that none accidentally hits them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners. They show good levels of concentration and persevere with challenging activities until they achieve success. Children develop important skills for their future move to school. They gain independence in simple self- care tasks and make individual choices about their play with confidence. Children's emotional well-being is successfully promoted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416441 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1107746 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 15

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Alresford. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder and one of her assistants are qualified to 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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