Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 17 July 2014

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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 Babies and children have fun in the childminder's care. She helps them to settle quickly into her routines and they enjoy the activities she provides. They develop a strong sense of belonging and this helps them to feel secure. n Children grow in confidence and self-assurance. The childminder teaches them to become independent and they learn to do things for themselves. She cares for babies well. They feel safe with the childminder and often go to her for cuddles. n The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She exchanges information with parents about children's learning and the next steps in their development. She carries out a progress check for two-year-old children which she shares with parents and other professionals involved in their care. n The childminder shares information about children's progress with other settings they attend. She has good links to other providers in the area who help her to keep abreast

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This provision is good

of any changes and they share ideas and information. n The childminder evaluates her practice and the service she provides to ensure positive outcomes for children. She seeks the views of parents and children and takes account of their suggestions when planning to make improvements to her setting. n The childminder does not focus on her professional development sharply enough to raise the quality of teaching 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 establish a targeted programme of professional development to continually develop knowledge and skills and raise the quality of teaching further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualifications and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking to them during the inspection and reading written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors the progress of the children in her care. She uses assessment guidelines to plan for the next steps in their learning. She understands how children learn and how to support their development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps good records relating to children's attendance, accidents and medication. She has a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and has reviewed her safeguarding policy to ensure the details are current. The childminder is fully aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk and knows where and how to report any concerns. The childminder talks to children about keeping themselves safe, for example, as they cross the road on the journey to school to collect older children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows the needs and the interests of children when planning her activities. She makes use of spontaneous play ideas to enhance their learning. For example, children look for hidden favourite objects in a box of packing materials. She asks them what they think it looks like, encouraging their imaginations. Children say it looks like snow and they are excited to find the objects hidden. They go back to the activity often and want to hide their own favourite toys inside. The childminder extends children's learning when she asks them to count how many cars they found and to tell her the colours. She takes children out to explore the natural environment. They hunt for leaves for an activity the next day. The childminder talks to them about the properties of the leaves and how they change when she dries them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm, affectionate and caring. Babies and children feel content and happy in her care. Children of different ages play together well and learn to look after each other. Older children find toys for the younger ones and ensure they stay safe. Children's behaviour is very good in the setting. The childminder sets consistent boundaries that are appropriate for the ages of the children. They learn about rules and why they exist. Children learn to take turns and share. The childminder talks to children about foods that are good for their health and they learn good hygiene practices. Children build their physical skills when they visit local parks and in the childminder's garden. They hunt for bugs and splash in puddles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn good skills that help them become ready for school. They learn about letters and their sounds. Children have opportunities to practise early writing skills and learn to use pencils and other tools, such as scissors. Children's communication and language development is good. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress with their speech. They hold conversations with the childminder and talk about things they do at home and nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420725 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10069838 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2014

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Grays, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am 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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