Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2018 6 July 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has raised standards across her provision. She has successfully addressed the actions set and has worked closely with the local authority adviser to make improvements that benefit children’s care and learning.  The childminder provides an interesting variety of activities and experiences that promote children’s self-confidence and independence. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  Children become confident communicators. The childminder and her assistants engage children in meaningful conversations. They use a good range of questioning techniques to promote children's thinking skills.  Children are kind, well behaved and demonstrate good social skills. The childminder and her assistants set clear boundaries for children and praise them for their efforts.  The childminder and her assistants work closely with parents. They regularly exchange

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This provision is good

information about children’s development and offer ideas and activities to support their learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established highly successful partnerships with all the other early years settings that children attend.  The childminder does not yet provide rich and varied experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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

 strengthen the partnerships with other early years settings that children also attend to promote greater continuity in children's learning and development  enhance the outdoor area to provide rich and varied experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and accompanied the childminder as she collected children from school.  The inspector viewed a focused activity with the childminder, discussed the children’s progress and achievements and viewed the children’s development records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her two assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documents including evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from their written responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants understand their child protection responsibilities. They keep up to date with current legislation and procedures. This means they have a good understanding of what to do should they have concern about a child’s welfare or if they are at risk from extreme behaviour or views. The childminder is vigilant about the security of the children and recently improved the security arrangements when children use the village hall premises. She thoughtfully evaluates the quality of her provision and takes into account the views of parents and children. Parents say they are very happy with the provision. They make positive comments about the sensitive care and appreciate the range of activities the childminder and her assistants offer their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Good teaching and personalised learning experiences help all children to make effective gains towards the early learning goals. The childminder tracks the progress children make and provides parents with regular summaries of what their children can already do and what they need to learn next. Children confidently join in and listen well to instructions. Their mathematical skills are well supported. They learn shape names and count items as they play. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they thread beads and practise pencil control. They carefully set up skittles and then accurately roll and throw balls to knock them over.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported. The childminder and her assistants are warm and caring. They are highly responsive to the younger children's needs, such as when they are tired or need comfort and reassurance. New children are given individual support to help them settle quickly. The childminder helps children to understand that they need to share the toys and books and let other children take turns. She teaches children about the importance of living healthily. They benefit from plenty of fresh air and eat healthy snacks. Children gain an early awareness of diversity. The childminder promotes their sense of identity. She points out similarities and differences as they look at pictures on display and in books together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are gaining the skills and attitudes that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They are active explorers who are curious and determined. Children show fascination for the toys and resources the childminder offers. They enjoy exploring different textures, patterns and fabrics. They giggle with delight while experimenting with water and containers of different sizes. Children use props imaginatively in pretend play and they are creative as they make models to represent the recent royal wedding. Younger children are becoming increasingly independent as they learn to feed themselves and make choices about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493527 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1119697 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 36

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Hatfield Peverel, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder works with two assistants. She receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder is also registered to work from an approved non-domestic premises to provide out-of-school care.

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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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