Childminder EY499725

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 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 is adept at developing secure relationships with children. She places a high importance on developing their trust and sense of belonging. Children demonstrate they are happy and settled.  Children develop good levels of independence, taking into account their ages and abilities. The childminder positively encourages them to do things for themselves, such as fetching their wellington boots for outdoor play.  The childminder is well organised in her business practices. For example, she keeps clear records of children's attendance, accidents and medication, all of which helps to promote children's health and safety.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's learning and well-being. Parents comment positively on the happy, nurturing environment she provides their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make best use of opportunities to extend children's learning to a higher level.  The childminder has not developed a focused professional development plan to enhance her understanding of highly effective teaching practice for younger children.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning to a higher level  implement a focused programme of professional development to enhance understanding of highly effective teaching practice for younger children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during their activities. She spoke with the childminder about the activities she provides.  The inspector sampled some documentation, including children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family. She discussed the childminder's self- evaluation plan with her.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector looked at parts of the home used by children and the resources available to them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures up to date. She understands the possible signs of child abuse or neglect. The childminder ensures all areas of her home and garden are safe and suitable for children to play. The childminder evaluates her childminding service to decide on areas for development. She responds to parents' views, such as changing her hours of operation to meet their individual working needs. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as first aid. She uses online resources to gain new ideas to develop her practice. The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend, to help to promote consistency of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's growing language skills, for example, as she reads them stories and listens to younger children's babble. Children enjoy sensory activities, such as playing with water. They develop their physical skills as they fill up and empty containers of differing sizes. The childminder helps children to find out how things work. They open up nesting dolls with interest and find out how they come apart and go back together. The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning and shares these with parents, to help them to support learning at home. She knows children well and monitors their development to help her to address any areas where they need extra support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to understand children's individual care and learning needs when they first start. She provides children with consistent routines that reflect their home experiences. The childminder helps children to develop suitable hygiene routines. She role models washing her own hands and encourages children to wipe their hands and faces after eating. Children learn about the world about them through frequent walks in local woods and trips to the park. They help to plant sunflower seeds and watch them grow. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their skills in line with their individual expectations and starting points. They acquire key skills that support their future learning. Children make choices from a good range of resources. They begin to develop their imaginations, for instance, as they pretend to feed their baby dolls with 'milk'. Children have opportunities to make marks in various ways, including with chalks and blackboards. They learn to play alongside each other and share their play experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499725 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1049622 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Colchester, Essex. She currently operates from 7.45am to 5pm each weekday, except for Wednesday, all year round, apart from family holidays and bank 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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