Childminder 204258

Inspection date 26 October 2018 Previous inspection date 1 May 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 The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment where children can play safely. Children are happy and settled. They thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. n Children behave very well. The childminder has clear, age-appropriate boundaries and expectations in place. All children are encouraged to share and have good manners. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides toys and resources which capture children's imagination. She plays alongside them, showing interest in what children have to say, encouraging them to use language confidently. n Children have regular opportunities to be outdoors. They walk to school and visit nearby places, such as the beach, park and shops. They also enjoy playing in the childminder's large garden. n The childminder forms friendly and trusting partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their children's day and learning. Parents comment very positively

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The provision is good

on the childminder's care for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the best use of her own observations and the information she obtains from parents, to identify children's starting points at the earliest opportunity. n The childminder does not consistently focus her evaluation on making improvements to raise her practice to an outstanding level.

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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 best use of the initial information obtained from observations and from parents when children begin attending, to establish accurate starting points from which to monitor children's progress n strengthen evaluation systems to focus more sharply on identifying improvements to raise practice to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by the children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector looked at relevant suitability checks, qualifications, a selection of policies and children's learning records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has been caring for children for many years and is dedicated to offering a good-quality service. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. All adults living and working on the premises are suitably vetted. The childminder checks her home and garden, and considers safety for any outings. Strong relationships are established with other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure children receive a good level of continuity in their care and learning. The childminder has daily discussions with parents, which helps them to be well informed and involved in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's enthusiastic approach to learning means that children are excited and keen to learn. She knows the children very well and they enjoy being with her as she makes learning enjoyable. Children develop a love of books and enjoy listening to their favourite stories. The childminder points to the words as she reads, which builds on children's awareness that print carries meaning. The childminder provides a wide range of activities to develop children's early mathematical skills. For example, she uses games and puzzles to teach children about numbers. They learn about weighing and measuring when they take part in cooking activities. Children enjoy using different media, such as crayons, paint and chalks to develop their mark-making skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children plenty of attention, encouragement and praise. Children demonstrate that they feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem. They form close relationships with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional well- being. Children learn good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks. They play in the garden and often go to the park for picnics. Children learn to take care of their own personal hygiene and behave in safe ways. For example, they talk about road safety on the way to school and on outings. Children are well supported for their move on to school. They accompany the childminder on the school run and become familiar with the school environment and teachers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy going to toddler groups. These help them to develop their social skills and meet other children from the community. Children learn self-care routines, eat healthily and enjoy fresh air and physical exercise each day. Children develop good communication skills and confidently talk to visitors. They make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. Children develop the skills and attitudes that prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204258 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10071334 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 1 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Grays. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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