Childminder 202502

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2018 24 November 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 is warm and caring with the children and attentive to their individual needs. Children are happy and settled, and have secure attachments with her.  The childminder provides a wide range of toys and activities for children to make their own choices in their play. Her home is warm and welcoming.  The childminder makes good use of the observations she completes of children's play. She uses this information to plan activities to help the children to continue to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to extend their own learning. As a result, children become deeply involved in their chosen activity and demonstrate good concentration skills.  The childminder has addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection appropriately. She has increased her range of toys and resources, and made sure this is accessible to children to help to support their independence skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder does not consistently promote the highest levels of challenge to extend and build on children's learning effectively.  The childminder does not make the best use of the systems in place to encourage parents to share information about their child's learning at 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

 make the most of all opportunities to extend and build on what children know and can do, to help them to make the best possible progress in their learning and development  enhance the systems already in place to help parents effectively share even more information about their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and of the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents on the day of the inspection and took account of their views. She also 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 knows what procedures she must follow to protect children and to promote their safety and welfare. She keeps her knowledge of wider aspects of safeguarding children updated through various research methods. The childminder checks her home regularly for possible risks and takes appropriate action to ensure that it remains a safe place for the children. The childminder reflects well on her practice. She actively seeks the views of parents and children, and takes action to make improvements to her service. Parents spoken to on the day of inspection comment how 'pleased' and 'happy' they are about the service the childminder provides. The childminder has completed a paediatric first-aid course to ensure her training is updated.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her skills and knowledge to provide interesting activities to help children progress in their learning and development. The childminder quickly takes action to narrow any identified gaps in children's learning and support their development. For example, she helps children to extend their knowledge of colours and how colours can be changed. Children name colours confidently and then mix them together on tin foil. They recognise the changes and name new colours, such as 'orange' and 'brown'. The childminder praises the children on their achievements. She also helps them to learn new words to describe what the tin foil sounds like, such as 'scratchy' and 'crunchy'. Children repeat the words to help develop their language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play well together and their behaviour is good. They are developing their social skills well and in particular when they extend their own learning during creative activities. They take turns to collect objects and small-world characters, and place them in the water and to wash them together. Younger children join in and use their hands to splash the water. Children develop their physical skills effectively. They use paintbrushes to make marks and mix paint, and confidently turn pages in a book. Children's health is promoted well. The childminder provides healthy snacks and ensures children have access to drinking water. Children benefit from their regular outings, such as to toddler groups, woodland walks and local attractions to help them understand the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring with media and materials during creative play and younger children enhance their sensory development well. Children develop their mathematical skills. They compare objects that float and sink in water. Children learn to be independent. They feed themselves and are confident to make independent choices in their play. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are prepared well for the next stage of their learning and for their eventual move on to school. They are active learners and well-motivated in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202502 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1103068 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Basildon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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