Childminder in Basildon

Childminder report 18 Southcote Square, BASILDON, Essex SS14 3PZ

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Inspection date 5 October 2018 Previous inspection date 9 September 2013

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is caring and nurturing. She fully understands children's emotional and care needs and supports their personal, social and emotional development exceptionally well. n Babies and children settle quickly into the childminder's care and form a very close attachment to her. She is patient, kind and reassuring. This helps children to feel immensely safe and secure. She provides a calm, cosy and welcoming environment where children can explore, play and rest in safety and comfort. n Babies and children learn to be extremely independent from a young age. They feed themselves, exploring the tempting food offered with relish. Children learn to tidy away toys to keep themselves safe. They learn to put on their shoes themselves ready for outdoor play. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents and works in partnership with them. Parents know they can speak to her at any time regarding their children's

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The provision is good

routines and well-being. She provides parents with ongoing information about their children's progress and development. n The childminder exchanges information about children's activities and achievements with other settings they attend and with other professionals involved in their care. n Babies and children choose freely from a variety of accessible and high-quality resources that support their learning in all areas. n The childminder reflects on her practice and the service she provides. She takes account of the views of parents and children when planning to make changes and improvements to her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently link her activities to the identified next steps in individual children's development to support them to make the most exceptional progress in their learning.

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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 give more consistent attention to linking activities closely to individual children's identified next steps to help them make more rapid progress in their learning.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the apprentice and the children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written comments and testimonials. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualifications and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She keeps up to date with her knowledge of safeguarding matters through staying in contact with her local authority and other professional networks. The childminder keeps effective records of children's progress and development and events affecting their well-being. She gathers useful initial information from parents to help her to understand children's abilities when they join her setting. She continues to monitor their progress and quickly identifies any gaps in their learning. The childminder is well qualified and seeks regular training opportunities to continually develop and improve her practice and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and they make good progress. She provides activities that challenge and motivate them. For example, children learn about wildlife while enjoying a creative activity. They stick leaves and twigs onto pictures of hedgehogs to represent 'prickles'. They use the internet to find pictures of real hedgehogs to copy. They learn about their habitat and what they like to eat. Children are engrossed as they cut out their hedgehogs with scissors, practising their hand-to-eye coordination and small-muscle skills. Babies develop these skills when they explore the contents of treasure baskets and feel the different textures and shapes. The childminder extends children's communication and language skills well. She asks them searching questions about their play and reminds them of past events.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder cares for children's personal care needs exceptionally well. She teaches them about the importance of eating healthy food and how it makes their bodies strong. The childminder is vigilant with children's potty training and nappy changes to ensure their comfort. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are particularly well cared for and their needs are consistently met. The childminder ensures that all children have lots of access to outdoor play and an excellent range of sensory play activities. Children thoroughly enjoy searching for toys in sparkly foam and sand. They pretend to make 'soup' when they stir strong smelling herbs and leaves into water. They enjoy pouring and filling containers. Children are confident in their physical development as the childminder supports them to climb the steps of a slide and they giggle as they whizz down. The childminder sets consistent boundaries to keep children

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies are content and inquisitive as they explore the safe environment. Children make good progress and learn good skills in readiness for school. All children have access to a variety of books and visual displays that helps promote their learning. They see that written words have a meaning. Children enjoy making marks and learn how to hold tools for writing. Children count small, coloured teddy bear toys and sort them into sizes and colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458510 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10068751 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 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Basildon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3 and she works with her daughter who is an apprentice. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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