Childminder EY539513

Inspection date 26 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has a good range of toys and resources available for children that are appropriate for their age and stage of development. Children access these independently, giving them choices in their play. n The childminder observes and monitors children's learning effectively. She shares this with parents and gathers information about children's learning and achievements at home. Children make good progress in their development. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour well. She asks children to give her a 'high five' to praise their achievements. The childminder is consistent in her approach to encourage children to learn to share and take turns. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She uses clear language and asks children a good range of questions. The childminder allows plenty of time for children to process and think about their reply. n The childminder offers children settling-in sessions when they first start. She uses

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This provision is good

different strategies, depending on the individual needs of the children, to help them settle. For example, she asks parents to bring toys from home that she can share with children. This helps younger children to become emotionally secure. n The childminder works well with other early years settings children attend. She shares information about their learning to support consistency in their development. n The childminder has not explored ways to enhance her professional development to help raise the quality of her teaching even higher. n Although the childminder evaluates her provision well overall, she does not consistently involve parents, to improve outcomes further for children.

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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 focus on professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to help achieve even better outcomes for children n provide more opportunities for parents to give their views on the setting, to contribute towards its continual improvement and to help raise outcomes for children to the highest level.

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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 discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. She has a good understanding of how to manage any child protection concerns. The childminder uses safety equipment in her home and when on outings. She risk assesses the environment, identifies and removes hazards. The childminder carries out fire evacuation procedures in her home. When she asks children what it means when she blows a whistle, they say 'fire'. This shows children's understanding of the procedure to follow and helps them to learn about how to keep themselves safe. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They say that she is kind, loving and patient with the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates consistently good teaching and supports children well. She encourages them to develop their counting skills when they stick numbers on to paper. The childminder talks to children about the objects they use. When children select a toy reindeer and say it is a 'goat', the childminder encourages children to think for themselves. She asks them if they can remember what animals pull Santa's sleigh. Children say 'reindeer'. The childminder differentiates her teaching skills well, depending on the age and stage of development of the children she cares for. When children put their hands into a box to find out what is inside, she encourages younger children to explore and investigate the objects. The childminder asks older children to match the colours of objects together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good physical skills. The childminder provides them with ride-on toys to help develop their balance and coordination. She takes children to local parks where they use larger play equipment. The childminder takes children to groups to mix with other children and to help them develop their social skills. She promotes children's independence well. The childminder reminds them to wash their hands after blowing their nose and provides them with a step, so they can wash their hands in the sink on their own. The childminder provides children with opportunities to explore the texture of different foods, such as spaghetti and flour. Children enjoy baking cakes and biscuits. The childminder offers children a healthy range of home cooked meals and snacks. She keeps parents informed of allergens that are in the foods she offers. This helps to promote children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop skills for their eventual move on to school. They demonstrate a good imagination. Children confidently play with dough and make play food to put in a play oven. They demonstrate good self-care skills, for example, they get a tissue to wipe their nose and place it in the bin afterwards. Children grow sunflowers in the childminder's garden. They water them and learn what plants need to grow.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539513 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10079126 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bicknacre, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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