Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 4 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Children are confident, happy and have a strong sense of belonging. They benefit from positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder meets their emotional needs well, such as offering them encouragement and praise for their achievements. n The childminder monitors the progress children make. She understands how children are achieving in relation to the typical expectations for their ages and how she can move them forward in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder provides daily feedback informing parents of what their children enjoy and achieve each day. She regularly discusses how parents can continue to support children's learning at home. n The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a balanced range of easily accessible and enjoyable resources. Children make independent choices as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Self-evaluation is not sharply focused on targeting priorities for improvement that help to raise the quality of the setting to an outstanding level. n There are fewer opportunities for children to learn about the wider 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

n strengthen the self-evaluation process and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved n increase opportunities for children to develop their understanding of diversity and the wider world.

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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 in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns. She maintains thorough risk assessments to ensure a safe environment and supervises children well. The childminder is committed to her role. She attends regular training to support her continuing improvement. She uses her established links with other childminders to share practice ideas and keep up to date with current guidance. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about the activities their children are involved in during the day and gives them details of children's learning and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning and knows how she can help children move on to the next steps in their learning and development. She recognises the importance of children learning through play, which she plans around their current interests. Children have independent access to a wide range of good-quality toys and resources. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development. She shares books and sings songs to children. She effectively supports children who speak English as an additional language. For example, when playing a game identifying body parts she translates the English word into children's home languages to support their understanding. Young children enjoy engaging in imaginative play with dolls. The childminder plays alongside them as they happily cuddle and dress their babies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. Younger children respond well to her relaxed and enjoyable approach. Well-developed, settling-in procedures result in knowing children and their families well from the start. The childminder is skilled and sensitive in helping all children form secure emotional attachments. They feel safe, emotionally secure and greet new people with confidence. Children are provided with gentle reminders about good manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. The childminder provides children with healthy food choices, such as fresh fruit. She stores packed lunches appropriately, which helps to protect children's well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Their personal, social and emotional development is very well supported. For example, they follow rules and routines, and confidently lead their own play. Children are self-assured and show good levels of independence. They become confident communicators and clearly express their wishes and needs. All children are acquiring the skills to support their next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538032 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10077136 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Braintree, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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