Childminder EY460607

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2018 16 September 2013

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses her home to create an inspiring, child-friendly environment. She demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. The childminder supports children well to help them to make good progress.  Children quickly build secure relationships with the childminder. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder is passionate about providing a safe and high-quality service to children and their families. She regularly reflects on and evaluates her setting to identify ongoing improvements. For example, the childminder has introduced more natural and sensory materials to the setting for children to explore.  Children have access to fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. This helps to promote their good health and supports their physical development. Children are enthusiastic as

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This provision is good

they explore the childminder's well-planned garden.  The childminder observes children and routinely monitors their progress by tracking their development. She uses this information to plan targeted next steps for children effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently engage all parents in their children's ongoing learning, to promote consistency between the setting and home.

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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

 encourage all parents to be fully involved in their children's learning and share what children learn at home.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through the childminder's own parental survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder values the opportunity to share information with others. She regularly engages with other childminders to keep up to date with changes and share good practice and new ideas. The childminder completes additional training courses to continue to enhance her own skills and improve outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding children. She fully understands her role to protect children in her care and actively promotes children's safety and well-being throughout the day. The childminder knows what to do should she have any concern about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder discusses with parents what children already know and can do when they first start at her setting. This helps her get to know children and plan for their continuing progress. Children are happy and actively engaged during their time at the setting. The childminder is skilled at recognising children's need to play independently. She knows when to get down to their level and join in with their play experiences. The childminder plans activities that build on children's learning. For example, they explore water and flour. Children are motivated and interested, and have opportunities to solve problems for themselves. The childminder supports children well in developing their language and communication skills. For instance, she encourages children to remove dummies from their mouths while they are playing and adds words to their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children settle extremely well and the childminder very quickly becomes perceptive of their needs. The childminder is an exceptional role model. Children learn to be kind to each other. The childminder encourages children to develop their self-care skills. They follow excellent hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Young children learn how to cut their fruit and feed themselves with spoons. The childminder gives children constant praise and encouragement as she recognises their efforts and achievements. This helps to develop children's confidence and sense of self- esteem. Children gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. For example, they practise the emergency evacuation drill with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They gain many skills that they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery or starting school. For example, they learn to be independent from a young age, such as returning their shoes to the hall after playing outside. Children are inquisitive and confident to explore their environment. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460607 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1066781 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays, from 8am to 6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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