Childminder EY536485

Inspection date 5 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 and happy in the childminder's care. They feel at home, settle well and build strong relationships with the childminder and her family. n Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder is confident in her knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She competently makes assessments of children's development and offers a varied range of activities to support their learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements. She provides good support and guidance to ensure children continue to progress at home. n The childminder gives high priority to promoting children's communication and language development. She speaks clearly and models effective listening skills. The childminder helps to expand children's vocabulary by introducing words in context, helping to embed their new knowledge in a meaningful way.

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The provision is good

n The childminder completes child protection training to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. She knows how to recognise when a child might be at risk of harm or is vulnerable to extreme views.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not achieved highly effective partnerships with providers of some other settings that children attend, to provide excellent continuity of learning. n The childminder does not consistently seek highly focused professional development opportunities to help her achieve the highest-quality teaching practice.

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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 partnership working with other settings that children attend, to support continuity and consistency in children's learning and promote higher levels of progress n seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities to broaden skills and knowledge and enhance teaching practice to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and talked to the children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records. n The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible risks to children. She knows what to do should she have any concerns to protect children's welfare. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that would concern her about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps fully up to date with relevant information, such as current contact details and local procedures, to ensure children are kept safe. The childminder monitors children's progress, reflects on her practice and considers how to improve her provision. The childminder strongly values the views of parents and uses their feedback to help her develop her service. Parents demonstrate good levels of satisfaction with the care that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an interesting and stimulating environment. She knows the children in her care well and closely observes them as they play. She completes assessments of their progress to ensure that she offers them opportunities appropriate for their level of development. The childminder provides rich opportunities for children to practise their speaking and listening skills and to develop their understanding. For example, as they sort autumn leaves to create a collage, she continually talks to them, describes what they are doing and introduces new words to support their early communication and language skills. Children engage in conversations with the childminder. She asks appropriate questions and provides time for children to think and respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in her care. They chatter confidently to the childminder and show affection and trust. The childminder collects detailed information from parents about children's interests when they first start. This helps her to meet their needs well from the outset. The childminder is a good role model through being happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively using praise and encouragement, and is consistent in her approach. Good opportunities for outdoor physical activity contribute well to children's good health, their balance and coordination. Regular outings help children to learn about their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled and develop positive attitudes to learning. They make good progress in their learning and gain an understanding of how to play purposefully. They are happy, confident and motivated to learn. Children concentrate on things that interest them and persevere with challenges with encouragement from the childminder. Children acquire a wide range of important skills for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536485 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10067373 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 2 - 5 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. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, except for bank holidays and holidays agreed in advance.

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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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Registers

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