Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 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

 Children are happy and self-assured. They quickly become familiar with the routines of the setting and they are ready to learn.  Children's behaviour is good, and they are polite and friendly. The childminder has realistic expectations of children's behaviour according to their stage of development. She helps children to feel safe and secure in the setting.  The childminder provides children with a good range of choice in the play equipment. Children make good progress in their learning. They know where to find the toys and books, and enjoy sharing them with their friends.  The childminder observes the children in her care and accurately assesses their progress. She identifies quickly if there are any gaps in their learning and works closely with parents to ensure children's targets are met.  The childminder knows the importance of building strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She knows that good communication with others

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This provision is good

involved in children's care helps to maintain continuity and consistency in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's learning during spontaneous play activities.  The childminder has not pursued her professional development to the fullest extent.

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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

 seize every opportunity to extend further children's learning during all routines and activities  continue to seek a wide range of training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualifications records, attendance records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their comments and feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious in developing her setting further, and reflects on her practice and the activities she provides. She takes account of the views of parents and children, and plans for future improvements. The childminder has updated her policies and reviewed the way her setting is managed. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to protect the children in her care and where to report any concerns about their well-being. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding updated by maintaining contact with her local authority and other providers. The childminder understands how to use risk assessments to reduce hazards and maintain children's safety. She carries out regular fire evacuation procedures with children so they are fully aware how to behave in an emergency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident talkers. They make requests, listen and follow instructions. The childminder maintains a strong focus on children's communication and language development. For example, she encourages children to discuss the stories she reads to them and they are confident to speak out to the group. The childminder plans interesting and enjoyable activities that meet individual children's learning goals. For example, children of different ages develop their understanding of mathematics. They trace around shapes and numbers with cotton buds dipped in paint. Children learn to recognise colours and count how many sides a triangle has. The childminder links children's learning to current topics of interest. For instance, she reads them a story about a favourite character's daddy to remind them of Father's Day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have fun in the setting and very much enjoy their learning. They gain confidence in their physical development in the garden and develop their skills, such as kicking a football around obstacles. Children love to play on the swing and take turns to push each other. The childminder helps children to solve their own conflicts when they disagree over a toy. She encourages them to share and find an alternative solution. The childminder praises children's achievements often and encourages them to try harder. She ensures that children eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water to maintain their good health. The childminder supports parents with potty training and teaches children good hygiene practices. Children learn about the world around them. They learn that everyone is different and unique, and they explore different cultures and traditions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in readiness for school. They are independent. For example, they can put on their shoes and they learn right from left. Children learn about letters and the sounds they represent. They practise writing the letters in their name. Children develop their early literacy skills. They see their names when they register their attendance and find their name on the mat where they sit for a story. Children enjoy looking at books and learn that written words have a meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491093 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1039263 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 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. She lives in Grays, Essex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round, 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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