Childminder EY498602

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 May 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 well organised and committed to the ongoing development of the setting. She continually looks at ways to develop and improve what she provides. She identifies training to complete, to enhance her own professional development.  Some older children show advanced skills for their age. The childminder skilfully questions children and gives them time to think and respond to her questions.  Children experience a wide range of opportunities to support all areas of their learning. They are confident to choose what they want to do. Younger children enjoy exploring and investigating as they press buttons and listen to sounds.  The childminder supports children's social and emotional development well. This is a key strength of the setting. Children develop a secure bond with the childminder and her assistant. Children settle quickly in the welcoming and friendly environment.  Children learn to keep themselves safe. They are empowered to express their views.

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This provision is good

Older children recall the setting's rules and learn to develop good social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek detailed information from parents about children's prior learning. The continuity in children's learning on entry is not yet seamless.  Sometimes, the childminder does not support younger children enough to explore their own interests during planned activities.

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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

 gather detailed information from parents about children's previous learning and use the information to implement targeted and precise plans for learning on entry  adapt planned activities and enable younger children to explore and find out what they want to know so that they have equally high-quality learning opportunities as the older children.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have an extensive knowledge of current safeguarding issues. They complete research and attend training to ensure they keep their knowledge up to date. They know how to report any concerns they have about children's welfare. The childminder and her assistant are experienced and well-qualified practitioners. They share ideas together and build on each other's strengths. They share information from training they have attended, to support each other's practice. The childminder takes on board her assistant's ideas and creativity to help her secure the continued development of practice. Parents comment positively about the secure relationships that the children build with the childminder. Parents value the information that the childminder shares with them about children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant demonstrate good teaching skills. They question children skilfully to extend their learning. They join in with children's play. They name objects and model vocabulary for younger children to hear. Older children learn to recognise numerals. At snack time, the childminder shows children the numeral for the number of items they can choose. Older children successfully count out the pieces. Children learn to recognise their name and the childminder builds on this to see if they can recognise their friend's name. The childminder knows the children well. She knows what children enjoy to do. She recognises where some children who show advanced skills need additional challenge. She takes account of their level of progress to help her to plan for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They teach children to be kind to each other. The childminder responds quickly to children's changing needs throughout the day, such as if they are tired or hungry. Children learn to follow good hygiene procedures. The childminder explains to the children about the importance of practising good hygiene to promote their good health. Children eat healthily throughout the day. They have daily opportunities for physical play outdoors. The childminder takes children on outings in the local community to enhance their range of experiences and to help them to develop a sense of belonging. The childminder encourages children to 'have a go' at small tasks for themselves to develop their self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and some children exceed expected levels of development for their age. Children are eager and motivated to learn. Older children are confident to give their responses to questions. They use a wide range of vocabulary and are confident communicators. Younger children enjoy exploring with their senses. They freely choose from a wide range of resources to hold and manipulate. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498602 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1042959 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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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 operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs an assistant. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She 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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