Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 16 February 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 accurately monitors children's development. She completes regular observations of children's achievements and carefully plans activities to support their future learning, overall. Children make good progress. n The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the needs and interests of children in her care. She provides a wide range of exciting, age-appropriate activities to help all children engage. n The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children are happy and relaxed. They become increasingly independent and happily determine their own learning. n The childminder is a good role model and sets clear, age-appropriate house rules. She gently reminds children of these rules throughout the day, such as using good manners, being kind, sharing and taking turns. This helps children develop good social skills and their behaviour is good. n The childminder is committed to working in partnership with other settings and parents

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The provision is good

to support continuity in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, younger children's language development is not fully supported for children to make rapid progress. n Self-evaluation is not consistent enough to help identify clear targets and raise quality to the highest 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 model language even more effectively to enable children to develop their language skills to an even higher level n strengthen arrangements for self-evaluation and identify clear targets to enhance further the quality of provision and outcomes for children.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm and whom to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She follows comprehensive policies and procedures to help keep children safe in her home and on any outings. Additionally, she effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as the childminder provides explanations about safe play. The childminder effectively checks on children's development to maintain a good overview of their progress. She meets with other childminders to share good practice and completes professional development courses, including mandatory training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes observations of children as they play. She uses the information to inform accurate assessments and she monitors their progress closely. She adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning, generally. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provides parents with a copy for their child's health visitor. The childminder has developed effective strategies to work in partnership with other settings children attend. She provides many opportunities for children to practise and develop their hand- to-eye coordination skills. For example, children thread pasta onto shoe laces and hang rings on pegs. They concentrate and become excited when they succeed. The childminder promotes children's mathematical learning. She uses language relating to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

shape as children find different shapes. The childminder encourages the children to count as they put conkers into a container. This helps them to learn about number and quantities. Children initiate story time. The childminder follows their lead and reads favourite stories. Children show good listening and attention skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well due to the positive input from the childminder. They consistently share space and resources and treat each other with consideration. The childminder responds positively to children's emotional needs, which encourages their strong emotional attachments to her. For example, children go to the childminder for a cuddle when they feel tired or unsure. Children learn to use good social skills and the childminder helps them to resolve conflict positively. Children follow good healthcare routines with the childminder. They show increasing independence in meeting their personal needs, such as feeding themselves with increasing independence. Children enjoy local trips and outings and benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that will help them at school. For example, they direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently. Children are happy and settled because the childminder has a special understanding of their individual needs and provides personalised experiences. As a result, outcomes for children are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308130 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10070309 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 16 February 2015

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The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Dunmow. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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