Childminder EY500733

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of children's attendance, as required, to fully promote their welfare. n The childminder does not obtain precise information from parents about their child's learning at home prior to starting at her setting. n The childminder does not consistently provide children with sufficient opportunities to develop and improve their understanding of technology.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. She is skilled at allowing children to take the lead in play and activities. The childminder sensitively interacts and extends children's learning. n The childminder is kind and caring and children have built strong relationships with her. This has a positive effect on their well-being. Children demonstrate that they are very much at home, happy and comfortable in the setting. n Partnerships with parents are positive. The daily exchange of information between parents and the childminder promotes children's care and development. n Children's language development is supported very well throughout all activities. The childminder repeats words back to children so they hear the correct pronunciation. As a result, children develop an increasingly wide vocabulary and are keen to express their thoughts and views.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure a daily record of attendance documenting the names of the children being cared for and their actual hours of attendance is kept. 30/10/2018

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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 increase opportunities for children to develop and improve their skills with technology n strengthen the level of information obtained from parents when children first start, to plan even more precisely for their continued progress from an early stage.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not record the full names and the hours children attend her setting. This means that she does not have an accurate record to help her fully ensure children's well-being at all times. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended training and understands the signs and indicators that may alert her to concerns about a child. She understands her role to report any concerns she may have regarding a child's welfare. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessment checks to maintain a safe environment for children to play. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to develop her skills and knowledge continually so that outcomes for children are good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with exciting activities and experiences that engage them and motivate them to learn. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning. Toddlers show sustained concentration when they play. Children demonstrate growing competence in their small- muscle skills. For example, they confidently use different tools when making monsters with dough. The childminder has organised a book club that encourages parents to share reading books with their children at home. This helps to support children's emerging speaking and listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare is not promoted as well as possible. Nevertheless, children are happy, confident and form secure bonds with the childminder, which supports their emotional well-being. They go to the childminder for a hug and confidently seek her support with tasks. She encourages children to develop independence skills, including toileting and good hygiene practices. The childminder supports children's behaviour. For example, she offers children a friendly 'high five' as praise for their achievements and efforts. Children have daily opportunities to access outdoors as they use local parks and have free access to the childminder's garden. They enjoy mealtimes and the childminder works closely with parents to ensure that the food offered supports their children's health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children confidently develop skills that prepare them well for the next stage in learning. They are curious and keen to explore, and they understand simple rules and boundaries. They happily make choices about their play. Children have an increasing ability to concentrate well during chosen activities and toddlers follow simple instruction.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500733 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10077229 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and holidays agreed in advance.

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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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