Childminder EY538637

Inspection date 16 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 develop firm bonds with the childminder. They look to her for support and reassurance when needed and show that they enjoy spending time in her company. Parents report that their children describe the childminder as 'nice and kind'. n Children learn how to keep themselves and others safe. The childminder provides clear explanations that help them to understand the consequences of their actions. For instance, she carefully explains how hitting a window with toys could make the glass shatter. n Children's personal care is supported well. The childminder gathers important information about each child's individual needs from the start. Parents talk about how she provides them with written feedback and photographs, showing how their child has spent their time with her. n Parents talk about how much their children enjoy being with the childminder. They describe her as warm, positive, friendly and caring. Parents say that the childminder is

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The provision is good

professional and that they would recommend her to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's training and professional development is not consistently focused on building specific skills to raise the quality of her teaching even further. n The childminder does not make the most of her good relationships with parents to support them to complement and extend their children's learning at home.

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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 use of more targeted professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills further n enhance the strategies that are in place to support parents to complement and extend their children's learning at home.

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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 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 or working in the household. n The inspector interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents views through the feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder understands how to safeguard children in her care. She recognises the signs of abuse and knows what to do if she has any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her home. She takes account of children's abilities when making decisions about safety measures. For example, she has fitted a safety gate on the playroom door, which prevents young children from accessing the stairs. This helps to ensure that children remain safe in her care. The childminder takes account of the views and opinions of parents and children and regularly holds professional discussions with other childminders. This reflective practice helps the childminder to make informed decisions about any future changes to her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with parents at the start of placement to establish children's starting points. This helps her to plan a wide range of activities that accurately promotes children's learning. Children have fun using their imaginations as they play shops together. The childminder helps to extend their understanding of the world. She talks to them about the pretend vegetables they have chosen and asks them for play coins, to pay for them, before they leave. Children learn how to use battery operated toys that play music. They switch them on as part of their game and begin showing their doll how they can dance. Children show a very good understanding of complex instructions and how to problem solve with support. They are delighted when they successfully fit a piece of equipment back together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a positive role model, which helps to promote children's emotional security. Children behave well. They are supported effectively to develop good manners and share. For example, older children know that they must wait for their turn. They enjoy finding the 'red bears' as part of a sorting game. Younger children become very excited when they notice the sound they can make by moving the bears around. Children's health is promoted well by the childminder. Parents talk about the good range of nutritionally balanced foods provided. They comment on how much their children 'enjoy the meals'. Children take part in daily outdoor play opportunities that help to promote their ongoing well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress relative to their starting points and are enthusiastic learners. They develop good levels of confidence and spend prolonged periods of time exploring and investigating activities and the environment. Children's physical skills are good. They manipulate and join a wide range of construction materials to make their creations. Children develop the skills needed for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538637 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10079168 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 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, term time only.

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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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