Childminder in Castle Point

Childminder report 40 Meadow Road, BENFLEET, Essex SS7 2DN

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Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 20 July 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 Observation, assessment and planning procedures are effective. The childminder closely monitors each child's development, skillfully pinpointing next steps and possible activities to meet the needs of individuals. Careful monitoring ensures all children make good progress from their varying starting points. n A wide range of activities is provided for children which enables them to explore curiously. n The childminder knows the children exceptionally well. She is very calm and caring, and helps children to settle into the routine quickly. n Children are happy and engaged in their learning. The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing warm and caring relationships with the children. n The childminder makes highly effective use of regular and purposeful outings within the local area. These support and enhance children's experiences in the wider world. n The childminder carefully monitors her assistant. She provides appropriate supervision,

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The provision is good

support and training to ensure her assistant fulfils her teaching responsibilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently take advantage of all opportunities to support children to develop their independence.

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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 provide further opportunities for children to develop their independence skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the day. n The inspector observed adult-led activities and observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, planning and children's development records. n The inspector took consideration of the views of parents through the written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of all areas of child protection and is vigilant in identifying possible risks. She is aware of the steps to take should she have concerns about children's welfare. She takes advantage of a highly effective local childminder network which enables her to work with others to reflect on current practice and identify where improvements are needed. For example, after a recent review of planning procedures, the childminder now sharply focuses activities around children's interests to maximise engagement, and sharply focuses and tailors them to meet their individual next steps.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is highly effective in her engagement with children. While outside exploring with boxes, paper plates and paint, she provides sensitive guidance as each child uses scissors to cut the different materials for a purpose. She extends the activity imaginatively as the children 'go on a journey' in the car they make. They squeal with delight as they explore ideas about what might happen on their imaginary journey. The childminder supports mathematical development effectively, for instance, as they count conkers in the sensory tray and use balance scales to compare the mass of different quantities. She narrates what children are doing as they play, seizing opportunities to model technical vocabulary or pronunciation where appropriate. The childminder uses her discussions with parents, alongside her observations, to enable baseline assessments to be made for each child very soon after they start.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in sessions allow the childminder to build excellent relationships with the children and their families, and support children's emotional well-being. Children settle into well-established routines quickly and demonstrate exemplary behaviour. For example, they confidently take turns when painting with conkers and wait patiently while others have a turn. They manage their own personal needs well. Children's health and physical well-being are positively promoted through access to the large outdoor space and wide range of weekly visits within the local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident in selecting resources that interest them and are eager to engage in the wide range of activities provided. Children are busy and remain focused on activities for prolonged periods. Children use dough to explore texture using a variety of different tools, and inquisitively inspect pictures of spiders before attempting to make one themselves from the dough. Children develop friendly relationships with their peers. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, particularly those who are going to school. Opportunities for developing basic skills ready for school, such as opening lunch-box items and putting on their own shoes, are supported through everyday routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375466 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062981 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 20 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder and her assistant both hold an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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