Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2018 27 March 2015

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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 benefit from a highly stimulating environment, in particular the outdoor facilities are superb. Children follow their own ideas and help themselves to a wide range of thoughtfully displayed toys and resources. For example, children enjoy using the construction area outside. They choose from an array of materials as they join objects, hammer and build using blocks.  Children make good progress in their development; they achieve the identified next steps in their learning and are gaining the skills in readiness for school.  The childminder is a good role model and supports children's behaviour well. Children are kind to each other and learn to share toys well.  The childminder is particularly skilled at supporting children’s self-esteem. She encourages children to celebrate special events in their lives. This helps them to gain a strong sense of belonging.  Parents are extremely complimentary about the care their children receive. The

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This provision is good

childminder establishes very strong relationships with parents. She makes good use of these to help meet children's needs. For instance, during handovers she collects detailed information about children's welfare. This helps her to sensitively tailor the routines to suit children's changing needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder completes regular training, she does not sharply focus professional development opportunities on raising the overall quality of teaching to outstanding.

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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

 target professional development opportunities more precisely on raising the overall quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder, the assistant and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the assistant's interactions with children.  The inspector checked the evidence of the assistant's and the childminder's training and suitability.  The inspector considered the views of parents spoken with on the day and their written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have recently updated their training and are both confident in identifying the signs that might cause them concern for a child's safety. The childminder knows the correct procedures to report any such concerns. She carries out robust risk assessments that help ensure children play in a safe environment. She follows the agreed procedures around accidents, including arrangements to provide first aid. She supervises children very vigilantly to help keep them safe. The childminder reflects on her practice with her co-childminder. She strengthens areas of the provision based on the views of parents and the local authority adviser. The childminder has developed her links with other settings children attend to provide continuity for children. She checks children's learning and development to identify and address any gaps. Written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

extremely happy with the service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder and her assistant work well together to observe and plan for children's development. The childminder uses her observations of children to identify the next step in their learning and ensure that children enjoy their activities and have fun. The routine of the day means children experience all areas of learning. The childminder takes children on regular outings, such as to sea life centres, beaches, parks and places of interest. These enhance children's leaning. For instance, children match wooden shapes to identified sea creatures, such as turtles. The childminder supports children's physical skills as they explore arts and crafts, such as gluing eyes on sea creature shapes and using chalk to draw. The childminder uses themes to develop children's understanding of the world. For instance, children are learning about differences as they learn about the world cup football celebrations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder listens to children and encourages them to express their views, wants and preferences. The childminder and her assistant offer children enthusiastic praise and encouragement. This helps support children to expand their confidence and independence, such as when using cutlery to feed themselves. During regular evacuation drills they learn to remain safe in emergencies. The childminder and her assistant teach children good hygiene practices, for example, washing hands and using tissues. Children learn to behave well and play cooperatively with others

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are developing good skills to help prepare them for their future learning. Babies learn to grasp objects, babble and respond enthusiastically to interactions. Older children learn to read and write their names, count and recognise shapes. Two-year-old children follow their own play preferences well, such as transporting objects using different ways. Children explore using their senses and learn words such as 'cold' and 'soft' to describe textures. Children are happy, settled and well behaved.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204322 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1089893 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care and she works regularly with two other registered childminders and an assistant.

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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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