Childminder 202156

Inspection date 27 November 2018 Previous inspection date 18 March 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is very experienced. She has a good knowledge of how young children learn and develop. The childminder motivates and inspires children as they play. She gets down to their level and shows a genuine interest in their play. This helps children to be successful learners. n Children clearly feel very emotionally secure and comfortable with the childminder. When they are tired, they snuggle up to her and drift off to sleep. They relish and thrive under the close care and attention the childminder provides. n The childminder makes good use of meetings with other childminders and guidance from the local authority to review her practice and make sure she is keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She reflects well on her practice and demonstrates a drive to make continual improvements, such as accessing any training that may contribute to the good outcomes for children. n The childminder develops good partnership working with parents. She knows the

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This provision is good

families well and regularly invites parents to look at children's learning journey books to see their learning and progress. This supports consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder provides children with a good range of toys and resources that they enjoy exploring. Children are enthusiastic and curious about toys as they play. n The childminder is a very good role model to children. She consistently uses good manners when talking to them. This helps children to learn good values. n The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about their child's prior learning on entry to help her form initial assessments and plan even more effectively from the outset.

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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 gather more detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start.

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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 the activities with the childminder. n The inspector held several 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 during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding training every year. She knows how to identify and report any child protection concerns. The childminder carries out risk assessments in the home and ensures all areas accessed by children are free from possible hazards. This helps her to keep children safe from harm when they are playing and exploring. The childminder assures children's safety and welfare because she has an organised and professional approach to her paperwork. She has a good range of written policies and procedures that underpins and strengthen her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of what children can do and decides what they need to learn next. She introduces children to different social experiences. They visit the library to choose books and meet with other childminders and their children. This helps children to build positive relationships with other adults and their peers. The childminder places a strong focus on building young children's language skills and building firm foundations for future learning. Children quickly develop into confident communicators. The childminder consistently uses simple techniques, such as repeating and extending words, so that children hear and repeat the correct way to say them. The childminder counts with young children and sings action songs which they enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is very welcoming and homely. The childminder is aware of the importance of outdoor experiences to promote a healthy lifestyle. She plans regular daily trips to the park with the younger children before collecting the older children from school. This contributes to children's physical skills. The childminder uses the local area to broaden the range of learning experiences offered, such as trips to the zoo and local playgroups. This helps children to be more involved in their wider community and to develop an awareness of the world around them beyond the childminder's home. The childminder has a set of simple house rules. The children know what is expected of them and develop a culture of cooperation and understanding.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain skills that prepare them well for their future learning. Young children show high levels of confidence, showing curiosity in and approaching visitors. Children show an exceptionally keen interest in books and enjoy sharing stories with the childminder. They turn the pages of books and begin to giggle in anticipation of the 'squeak' they know is coming. Older children learn how to recognise familiar words when they find their name to register their arrival home from school. Young children help with everyday tasks, such as tidying away toys. This contributes to their independence skills and helps them to learn how to care for the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202156 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10070290 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 4 Date of previous inspection 18 March 2015

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The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Colchester. She operates all year round from 9am to 6pm, 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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