Childminder EY536322

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 The childminder is affectionate and warm with the children. She develops strong relationships with them and they demonstrate that they feel happy and secure during play and in her care. n Teaching is good. Children benefit from the childminder's enthusiastic involvement in their play. All children make good progress. n Children's independence is promoted well. The childminder provides opportunities for children to dress themselves and clear away their plates after they have eaten. n The childminder is well organised and has a professional approach to her work. She has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and meticulously ensures that she is meeting these at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has completed recent training courses, she has not developed an ambitious plan to improve her professional knowledge continually, aimed at achieving the highest-quality provision. n Monitoring is not fully effective to identify precisely areas of further improvement.

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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 extend the programme of professional development to help raise the quality of practice to an outstanding level n enhance monitoring systems to help raise the good quality of provision even further.

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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 held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector discussed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and has appropriate policies in place. She is able to recognise signs of potential abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. This includes where children may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours or views. The childminder supervises children at all times and undertakes risk assessments to minimise hazards in her home. Written feedback from parents is extremely positive. They state that they are happy with the care and education provided and comment on the good progress that their children have made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows what interests them and what they enjoy. Children are interested in the activities provided and show good levels of enjoyment. The childminder observes children and assesses their development well. Children's mathematical development is well supported. They enjoy counting the food on their plate during snack time. The childminder supports their mathematical vocabulary by encouraging them to think about 'one more' and 'one less'. The childminder encourages children's language development well. She talks to children as they play and supports their vocabulary development by naming objects and encouraging children to repeat what she has said. The childminder teaches young children to listen, follow instructions and play alongside her. This helps to promote their communication and social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a warm, secure relationship with the childminder. The childminder is a good role model. She effectively supports children to understand the difference between right and wrong. Children behave well. Children have opportunities to meet with other children when they visit local playgroups. This helps develop children's social skills. The childminder effectively promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She provides children with nutritious snacks and makes full use of opportunities to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children have opportunities to be physically active. They regularly go to playgroups and parks, which helps to support their physical well-being effectively .

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children are working in line with age-related expectations. They are confident to explore and participate in activities. They are beginning to form friendships and are learning to share and take turns. Younger children show eagerness to do things for themselves. Children are developing the skills needed for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536322 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10077048 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 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 from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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