Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 22 October 2018 Previous inspection date 4 April 2014

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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 The childminder promotes children's communication skills effectively. She models language very well. For example, she provides a lively narrative about what children are doing to help them understand words in context. Parents comment that the childminder has helped to improve their children's speech. n Children develop close bonds with the childminder who knows them very well. They enjoy spending time in her company and check in with her from time to time. Children turn to the childminder for support and comfort when needed. The childminder promotes children's emotional development well. n Parents describe the childminder as very welcoming. They say that their children are excited to see her and are happy in her care. Parents report that their children enjoy going out for walks and playing games with the childminder. n The childminder risk assesses her home and puts measures in place that reduce risks

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The provision is good

to children. For example, children are prevented from accessing upstairs as the childminder uses a safety gate. Visitors to her home are kept to a minimum when she is caring for children. This helps to protect children's safety and welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use information from her assessments of children's learning to plan challenging activities that help them to make the best possible progress. n The childminder does not make sure that learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors are as rich, varied and stimulating as those offered inside.

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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 make the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress n make better use of the outdoor environment to support the continuing good progress of children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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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 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes training that helps her to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to make a referral if she has any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder uses knowledge from training and her qualification to inform the ongoing evaluation of her work. She regularly reflects on her service and holds frequent conversations with parents that help her to understand their views and opinions. Parents have access to the childminder's policies and procedures, which help to ensure that they are kept well informed. Children's routines are managed well by the childminder who provides them with a high level of supervision. This helps to ensure that they remain safe in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that she knows children enjoy. This helps them to develop a wide range of skills. The childminder gives children the time and space needed to solve problems and persevere with tasks. They engage in learning as they spend prolonged periods of time successfully working out how to move a large toy down a small step in the garden. Children show their absolute delight when this achievement is acknowledged by the childminder. The childminder sensitively supports children's learning helping them to extend their ideas. For example, when they show an interest in wheeled toys she turns the toy upside down to enable them to take a closer look. Children show great excitement and pleasure as they use their hand to repeatedly spin one of the wheels around. Children are beginning to use their imagination as they take part in play, using small figures and vehicles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to help spark their participation in learning. Activities and toys are at child height so that children can help themselves. Children's good health and physical well-being are supported well. Children enjoy a good range of physical play opportunities indoors and outside. They enjoy a balanced range of meals and snacks. Young children show great curiosity as they excitedly explore and investigate their environment. Children behave well. The childminder helps them to learn how to stay safe. Children respond well to her when she sensitively asks them not to put a puzzle piece into their mouth.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress relevant to their stating points. They are happy and engaged in the learning experiences provided. Children show confidence as they move around the childminder's home and garden. Young children can make their needs and wants clearly understood. For example, they use sounds and gestures to let the childminder know when they want to play outside. Children develop the skills needed in preparation for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469270 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10068882 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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Registers

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