Childminder EY543610

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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 make good progress in their learning. The childminder helps children to develop an interest in books. She asks children to choose their favourite books, encourages them to handle the books with care and reads the stories to them.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and have fun as they learn. The childminder pays attention to how and where children like to play and offers them a balanced variety of indoor and outdoor activities.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to socialise and mix with other children. This helps them develop the social skills they need for the next stage in their learning and supports their emotional well-being well.  The childminder understands her role and responsibilities. She is committed to engaging in professional development and self-reflection to make ongoing improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain sufficient information about children's existing skills to establish their starting points as quickly and as accurately as possible.  Systems to monitor her assistant are not precisely focused to provide her with the opportunity to develop her skills to the highest standard.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's learning during spontaneous play 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

 extend information sharing with parents to gain more information about what children know and can do when they first start  enhance the current arrangements for the support and supervision of the childminding assistant and identify ways to raise the already good standard of practice to an even higher level  provide further opportunities to extend children's learning during their child-led play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of her assistant and persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.  The inspector discussed a teaching activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She follows her policy and procedures to help keep children safe. She maintains thorough risk assessments to ensure a safe environment and supervises children well. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder works closely with her assistant to reflect on the quality of provision and plan improvements. She has begun to consider ways to support the professional development of her assistant further. Feedback from parents is positive. The childminder updates parents on their children's achievements and daily activities in a variety of ways. They receive lots of helpful advice to extend their children's skills at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She regularly observes and assesses children and plans activities to support their development. Children enjoy using foam to make marks on the garden walls, which supports their early writing skills. Children's imagination is promoted well. For example, children enjoy singing along to music and making up their own dances. The childminder helps children to count, calculate and use mathematical language during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a nurturing approach. She works closely with parents to tailor settling sessions to meet children's individual needs. Children are settled and confident in her care and have formed strong bonds with her. The childminder manages children's behaviour well and helps them to understand the impact their actions have on others. She supports children to share resources fairly and take turns, helping them to play together cooperatively. Consequently, behaviour is good. The childminder is attentive to the care needs of each child and ensures that these needs are well met. For example, she knows when children are tired and recognises when they need some quiet time or a cuddle. The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and how to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to them about the importance of sun cream and hats in the hot weather.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's independence skills are promoted well. For example, they go to the toilet and wash their hands, and help to tidy up the toys. This contributes to the skills children will require for the next stage in their learning. Children are learning to recognise numerals as they play with large puzzles. All children are making good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543610 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1096542 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017. She works with an assistant. The provision is open all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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