Childminder in Southend on Sea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 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 provides a good variety of interesting activities for children. She assesses children regularly and uses this information well to ensure that children are suitably challenged. Children make good progress.  The childminder manages children's behaviour successfully. She uses praise well to motivate children to behave in positive ways.  The childminder thinks about all aspects of her practice and has put clear goals into place to build ongoing improvement.  The childminder works well with parents and gives them regular updates on children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think about, and to answer, questions to support their language and thinking skills.  The childminder has not fully developed ways for children to learn about nature to support their understanding of the world.

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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

 give children enough time to think and respond to questions, to support their thinking and language skills further  extend the opportunities for children to learn more about the natural world to support their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed an activity and discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector observation the interaction between the childminder and children, and spoke to the children when appropriate.  The childminder looked at some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She helps to ensure that children are kept safe by checking toys, resources and all parts of her home regularly. The childminder has a qualification in childcare and is keen to continue to improve her knowledge and skills. For instance, she recently attended a course on supporting children's sleep patterns, which has greatly improved her understanding in this area. The childminder keeps a close track on children's progress, and readily identifies and supports any children needing extra help. She checks her planning and assessment regularly to attain best outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's creative development successfully. For instance, children enjoy looking at and feeling the texture of coloured rice grains. They pour the rice into different containers and the childminder talks to them about colour names and quantities, supporting their early mathematical skills well. She teaches children good early literacy skills. For example, the childminder reads children's favourite stories in lively tones and engages their interest well. She provides good opportunities for children to practise a broad range of physical skills, such as ball games, jumping and climbing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has caring, trusting relationships with children. She values them highly as individuals and gets to know their personalities and preferences well. The childminder uses this information to provide enjoyable activities and familiar routines to help children to settle well. Children have good awareness of how to behave in safe ways. For instance, the childminder discusses road safety and teaches children how to use tools and materials carefully. Children gain good independence skills. For example, they feed themselves, put on outer clothing and help to tidy up toys and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They have good counting skills and know several shape names. Children learn to respect themselves and others from different cultural or religious backgrounds. They learn valuable skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498306 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1045023 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She lives in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6.30pm all year round, excluding bank holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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