Childminder in Essex

Childminder report 14 Samuel Road, Langdon Hills, BASILDON, Essex SS16 6EZ

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Inspection date 8 October 2018 Previous inspection date 19 October 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 Children are happy and settled. They are aware of the routines and confidently explore the activities provided. n Children are settled and secure in the childminder's care. They form close and caring relationships with her and her assistant. n Parents speak highly of the provision. They comment upon the quality of care and appreciate the support they receive, such as ideas for helping children to develop the skills needed to put on their own shoes. n Children make good progress from their varying starting points. n Support for children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities is highly effective. The childminder works with other professionals seeking advice and support where needed. n A wide range of resources is available to children. n Observation, assessment and planning procedures are effective. The childminder closely monitors each child's development and pinpoints the next steps in their

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The provision is good

development. n The childminder carefully monitors her assistants. She provides appropriate supervision, support and training to ensure they fulfil their teaching responsibilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully explored different ways to involve all parents and carers in their child's learning and development. n Sometimes, the childminder and her assistant do not have consistent expectations of children. For example, staff do not consistently take advantage of opportunities to support children to become independent.

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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 consider other ways to support parents to become more actively involved in their child's learning and development n promote greater consistency in staff teaching to strengthen learning outcomes for all children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the day. n The inspector observed adult-let activities and observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant 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. Work with the newly appointed assistant is in its infancy. Effective systems of supervision are in place. These enable the childminder to work with her assistant to identify strengths in her teaching and support areas for development, such as through coaching and mentoring. The childminder keeps up to date with current developments. She attends appropriate training, regularly reads online articles and holds professional discussions with other childminders. She uses this knowledge to reflect on current practice and identify where improvements are needed. For example, following training around schemas, the childminder now uses her knowledge of each child's pattern of thought and behaviour to enable her to plan

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

activities that are even more appropriate to each individual child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Interactions between the childminder, her assistants and children are effective. The children explore with pipe cleaners, straws and pegs in a sensory tray. The assistant models threading the pipe cleaner through the straw like a snake and using the pegs like a crocodile. Children are eager to have a go themselves and develop hand strength and coordination as they explore following her lead. The childminder successfully uses props to enhance music and rhyme activities. Children enthusiastically repeat familiar phrases, complete simple actions and predict what comes next. 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

Provision for children who have SEN is particularly effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder is very good at pinpointing specific difficulties and supports the child and their family. For example, when a child was finding it difficult to play with other children, the childminder made the most of opportunities to engage them with other children when attending local stay-and- play sessions. The childminder is committed to ensuring that all children have opportunities to achieve their best potential and enjoy themselves in her care. Children's health and physical well-being are positively promoted through access to large outdoor spaces and a wide range of visits within the local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident in selecting resources that interest them and are eager to engage in the wide range of activities provided. They are busy and remain focused on activities for prolonged periods. Children use water pens on mats making simple marks. They are amazed by the range of marks they can make and are inquisitive to make more. 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394472 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062989 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has two assistants who work with her when needed. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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