Childminder EY498866

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a balanced range of easily accessible and enjoyable resources. Children have many opportunities to engage in creative play and develop their imaginative skills.  Children show good levels of well-being. They are happy and settled in the childminder's home and enjoy spending time with her.  Children make good progress from their starting points in learning and show a positive attitude towards learning. They enjoy interacting with the childminder and their peers and developing new skills.  Parents are very complimentary of the care the childminder provides for their children. They are fully informed of the progress their children make. Parents praise the committed and dedicated childminder on the wealth of opportunities she provides for their children to help them to grow and develop.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed an ambitious plan for continually improving her professional knowledge, aimed at achieving the highest-quality provision.  On occasion, the childminder introduces lots of resources in quick succession, which sometimes prevents children from engaging fully in 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

 target professional development opportunities to further enhance the already good knowledge and teaching  allow more time for children to explore and learn at their own pace, to help them develop their concentration skills and enable them to investigate their own ideas fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very conscientious and capable. She has made an impressive start to her childminding business. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify areas where she can improve her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to respond should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps relevant contact numbers and further information at hand should she need to act promptly or ask for further advice. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to help to minimise any potential hazards in her home. For example, she checks her garden before children go out to ensure that it is safe. She closely supervises the children to help to keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations about children's knowledge and achievements. She successfully follows and builds on children's interests to help them reach the next stage of their learning. A smooth exchange of information with children's parents underpins every level of her practice. For example, her contracts and policies are clear and she establishes children's starting points in learning with parents. They work effectively together to promote children's next achievements. Children enjoy listening to stories and anticipating what might happen next. These experiences help to develop their early literacy skills. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to be creative and use their imagination. For example, children enjoy playing with dolls and acting out the role of a doctor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is warm, homely and friendly. Children are happy and relaxed in their surroundings. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs. She regularly provides cuddles and offers praise and encouragement, supporting their emotional well- being. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and benefit from fresh air and exercise on a daily basis in the childminder's garden or on outings. The childminder provides children with home-cooked meals and snacks and teaches them about the benefits of a healthy diet. She actively encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and helps them to develop good self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good levels of progress during their time with the childminder. They are well prepared academically and emotionally for the next stage in their learning, such as starting nursery or school. They are independent, make choices in their play and have good personal care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498866 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1040817 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Great Dunmow, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to provide overnight 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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Telephone number

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