Childminder EY471047

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2018 14 August 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

 The childminder has developed good partnerships with staff at other settings children attend. She is proactive in sharing information about children's progress. This helps to ensure that continuity of learning is effectively promoted.  Children develop extremely close relationships with the childminder. They enjoy spending time with her and like to involve her in some of their games. For example, they are excited to play catch using a balloon.  Children are supported to learn about how to keep themselves safe. The childminder uses explanations and supervision to help them understand how to take measured risks. For example, children competently use a blunt knife to cut up fresh fruit, which they push carefully onto a skewer.  Parents describe the childminder as a 'great communicator'. They talk about the progress their children have made in her care and the wide range of enjoyable activities she provides. Parents are happy that the childminder works with them to develop and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have as many opportunities as possible to develop their understanding of sounds and letters during play.  On occasion, the childminder overlooks opportunities to ask questions that challenge children's thinking and help them to extend their own ideas 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

 extend opportunities for children to use and explore sounds and letters in their play  provide children with more opportunities to extend their thinking skills and build on their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's safety. She completes regular child protection training that helps to maintain her good understanding. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation. Risk assessment helps to protect the well-being of children. The childminder carries this out as part of her daily practice and removes identified hazards immediately. Children are supervised well, which helps to protect their welfare. The childminder listens to the views of children and parents, and uses this information to help her make decisions about ongoing improvements. The childminder completes research online to help support her professional development. She is a member of an online site for childminders and at times holds professional discussions with other registered childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is aware of children's abilities and next steps in learning. She provides a wide range of exciting activities that interests children and motivates them to learn. Children use their imaginations well. During a craft activity, they enthusiastically tell the childminder that small bottles of glitter look like they belong to a pirate. Children are encouraged to develop physical skills. They show good control of their movements as they competently use tools to flatten, sculpt and mould dough. The childminder promotes children's understanding of simple mathematics. They have fun counting balloons and can recognise some of the numerals written on them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are supported to learn about good hygiene. They thoroughly wash their hands before food preparation. Children know that this helps to get rid of germs and keep them well. Children are encouraged to be independent. They take off dressing-up clothes without adult support. Children are encouraged to make decisions and are self-assured when they talk to the childminder about what they would like to do next. Children are well behaved. They know about sharing and thoughtfully include the childminder in their craft activity. Children relish the constant praise given to them by the childminder. They proudly show her how they have learned to bounce a ball on the floor and then catch it.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in learning. They use simple computer games, showing good hand-to-eye coordination. Children show confidence in their own abilities. For example, they tell the childminder they are good at cutting cucumber. They show a developing understanding of the world when they explain that dinosaurs ate trees and leaves. Children develop close friendships and talk about people who are important to them. Children are developing the important skills needed in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471047 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1105623 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 14 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Brentwood. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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