Childminder EY492607

Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 31 January 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has addressed the weaknesses raised at the last inspection successfully. For example, the childminder is committed to working together with parents. She liaises regularly with them about their child's learning and development and how they can be supported at home. n The childminder and her assistant build secure attachments to the children, this has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment that helps children to feel safe and secure. n The childminder promotes young children's early communication and language skills well. She communicates sensitively with children, and talks about what she is doing and what is happening during everyday routines and their play. n Both the childminder and her assistant are good role models and children follow their example. They provide clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always plan meticulously for individual children's learning. Occasionally, she does not use the information from her observations to identify specific next steps in children's learning. n The childminder does not provide her assistant with supervision that is sharply focused to enable her to benefit from a high level of mentoring and coaching.

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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 make the most of what is known about individual children so that specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress n explore ways to strengthen the arrangements to monitor the quality of the daily practices of the childminding assistant to provide them with useful mentoring and coaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed safeguarding training, and use their knowledge to help support children's welfare. The childminder is confident in her ability to act swiftly should she have concerns for the welfare of a child in her care. She reviews a wide range of relevant policies and procedures and puts these into practice. Children are cared for in a very secure, organised and well-maintained home. Both the childminder and her assistant are alert to hazards and take measures to supervise and ensure children's safety at all times. Effective partnerships with parents help to maintain continuity for children at home. The childminder understands the importance of working with other early years settings to promote continuity in children's learning and development. The childminder is motivated to provide the best for children and she welcomes the views of parents and children to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant provide an exciting and stimulating learning environment that supports children's explorative and imagination skills. Children benefit from having good opportunities for learning indoors and outside. Resources available to the children are used very well to encourage counting, sorting and problem solving, which they approach with enjoyment and enthusiasm. Children learn key skills in literacy. They engage in singing activities and story times. The childminder actively promotes children's natural curiosity. She provides a good selection of fresh food and encourages children to make their own pizza as they choose what selection of toppings they would like try.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have warm, close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They go to them both for reassurance and cuddles during their play. Children are independent at mealtimes and motivated to do things for themselves during personal care routines. Children are highly active and enjoy playing outdoors, promoting their physical well- being. This helps them to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder plans interesting experiences for children based on their interests and learning needs. She uses the local environment, including visits to the neighbouring farm and watching the cows and their calves from her back garden, to help support their understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children listen well and are eager to join in with activities. They acquire the skills and knowledge to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children learn about healthy practices, such as why exercise and healthy foods are good for them. They wash their hands without prompting and know why this is important to stay healthy. Children are helpful towards each other and follow simple regular routines that support their emotional well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492607 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10056914

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2018

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Day care type

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Great Bentley, Essex. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays that are agreed in advance.

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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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