Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 13 November 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 Teaching is good. The childminder uses many different teaching strategies to engage and focus children. She is a good role model and supports children to develop their independence and social skills. Children are settled and behave well, according to their age and stage of development. n The childminder accurately monitors children's development. She completes regular observations of children's achievements and carefully plans activities to support children's future learning. Consequently, children make good progress. n Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritionally balanced home-cooked meals and snacks and have daily access to a well-resourced outdoor area. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares regular updates of children's progress and experiences with parents. This promotes continuity of care and learning. n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make

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The provision is good

improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children have access to a range of toys and equipment. However, there is limited access for children to independently explore natural materials and textures to provide sensory experiences.

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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 provide children with independent access to a variety of textures and natural resources.

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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 had 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 has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures to help keep children safe from harm. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. The childminder reflects on her practice to develop her service further and improve experiences for children. The childminder has discussions with her assistant to identify training they attend together to develop their good knowledge further. For instance, they have recently attended training about autism to extend their skills in this area. The childminder monitors children's development and knows children in her care very well. Precise monitoring enables the childminder to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

identify and close gaps in development quickly, as these arise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide variety of activities. They use their imaginative skills as they play with small-world toys and explore the role-play kitchen. They enjoy sharing books and demonstrate their developing communication and language skills. For example, they point to pictures in the book and name familiar animals. The childminder interacts well, down at their eye level, and asks them questions. This helps children to extend their listening and attention skills even further. Children are supported to develop their mathematical skills. For example, children count cereal pieces as they thread them onto pipe cleaners which they hang in the garden as bird feeders. Children develop their knowledge of the world as they talk to the childminder about the birds they see coming to the feeders. The childminder adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. This motivates children and helps them to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a meticulously clean and tidy home. Good hygiene procedures, such as handwashing after playing outside, are closely followed. This promotes children's good health. Children are provided with opportunities to complete tasks for themselves. For example, children try to unfasten their own shoes after playing outside. This helps to build children's confidence and independence. Consequently, children are well prepared for future learning. The childminder provides regular praise and encouragement for children, which contribute to children's positive self-esteem and emotional well-being. Boundaries and expectations are clear and children behave well. For example, children cooperate and help to tidy away their toys after playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Accurate observations and assessments are securely in place and used well. Children make good progress in their learning. Children develop a good relationship with the childminder. They learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others as they play with their peers. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540427 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10080065 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Chelmer Village, Chelmsford. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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