Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date 24 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder shows a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. She has been proactive in identifying and accessing regular training opportunities to improve her practice. n The childminder knows children well and provides activities that engage them and support their learning and development. n Children have formed very close relationships with the childminder which help them feel secure and enjoy their time in her care. n Children have many opportunities to learn about the world around them. They visit local libraries, parks and woods as part of their daily routine.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has regular discussions with parents, she does not keep them fully informed of how she is supporting their child's learning and how she assesses their development. n The childminder maintains thorough accident records. However, these are not consistently kept in a way that ensures confidentiality.

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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

n strengthen strategies to involve parents more fully in the assessments of their child's learning and development n develop existing recording systems to ensure all records are maintained confidentially.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including children's progress records and a selection of written policies and procedures. n The inspector looked at areas of the home that are used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident of actions to take to protect minded children. This includes where to report any concerns and how to identify children who may be at risk of extreme views. The childminder maintains close working relationships with local pre-schools. They share significant information about the children's development and the childminder has been able to access in-house safeguarding training at the pre-school. Children benefit from this consistency in their care and learning. The childminder reflects well on her own practice and has identified aspects of her provision she would like to develop. Parents speak highly of the childminder and how well she cares for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers a range of information from parents when their child starts. This includes information about their care and parents' views about their child's stage of development. The childminder uses this well to identify how she can support children's learning and development. She regularly reviews her observations to make accurate assessments of children's progress. The childminder promotes children's learning effectively as they play. She counts the bricks as they build a small tower and names familiar objects in picture books when they read them together. The childminder actively encourages children's developing communication skills. She provides lots of praise when children roar like the lion in the picture or when they attempt to say the name of their favourite character.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form very close relationships with the childminder. They feel secure and settle quickly on arrival. Children are learning how to be kind and polite to others. The childminder reminds them to be gentle to the cat and she models good manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder encourages the children to be independent and praises toddlers when they hold their own cup to drink. She makes sure they are able to make choices about with what they would like to play. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise. The garden provides opportunities for them to run around and play on wheeled toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are all making good progress and are meeting their expected levels of development. They are learning skills to prepare them for their next stage of learning. Younger children are beginning to understand simple mathematics while they play. They enjoy looking at books and are developing their communication skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292992 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10060288 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Great Wakering, in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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