Childminder, Out-of school day care in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2018 20 October 2014

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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 develop strong bonds with the childminder. She supports their emotional development from the start through a gradual settling-in period. The childminder helps to prepare children for their move on to school. She engages them in conversation about their new teacher.  The childminder supports children's understanding of how to keep safe through supervision and gentle reminders. Children confidently talk about how to cross the road safely.  The childminder regularly reflects on her day-to-day practice. She seeks feedback from parents and children through discussions and questionnaires. This helps her to make informed decisions about the ongoing development of her service.  Parents talk about how much their children enjoy eating at the childminder's home and that she helps to extend their children's taste in food. They comment that the good range of meals includes fresh fruit and vegetables.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not found highly successful ways to involve all parents in supporting their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always make the most effective use of assessments to focus precisely on what children need to do next to help them make even better progress.

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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

 find further ways to help involve all parents to support their children's learning at home  make more effective use of assessments to inform planning and increase the potential for children to make even more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household.  The inspector interacted with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through the feedback that was provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the action she must take if she has concerns about children in her care. She maintains her understanding of safeguarding through appropriate training. The childminder risk assesses her home, garden and outings and takes action to minimise hazards to children. The childminder records children's hours of attendance, helping her to account for their whereabouts at all times. Parents understanding of the service that is provided is supported through the childminder's good range of policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out information about children's individual needs before they start. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder finding out about sounds and letters. They successfully identify the first letter of a family member's name. The childminder encourages children to recognise a variety of shapes. They successfully identify that a box used in imaginary play is a square. Children spontaneously use number language as they share out pretend food to their dolls. They confidently initiate their own play and learning. For example, they become a shopkeeper and take pretend money from the childminder. Children are encouraged to learn about similarities and differences. They notice with delight that their doll has the same colour eyes as the childminder and their own.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides gentle reminders about good hygiene practice as part of the daily routine. Children respond well and know that they wash their hands, 'Because they are dirty' and to ensure that they do not, 'Get sick'. They enjoy praise given by the childminder in response to their achievements. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to spend time outdoors. They talk about how much they enjoy taking a picnic to the park. Parents report that their children go to a dance group, explore the woods and go on visits to the library. These have a positive impact on children's overall health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They demonstrate self- help skills, such as taking themselves to the toilet. Children show a thirst for learning and become involved in a good range of activities. They develop good skills, showing control over their physical movements. For example, they write and draw on a large chalkboard in the garden. Children problem solve when they work out how to fit the pieces of a toy pizza back together. Children learn the important skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371835 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1104769 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Shenfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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