Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 10 December 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 Partnership working with parents is strong. Comments from parents show how much they value and appreciate the good care and learning opportunities the childminder provides for their children. n Children's behaviour is very good. They show great kindness and respect towards one another. Older children learn to take turns. n The childminder and her assistant pay good attention to their ongoing professional development. They enhance their knowledge and skills well, which has a positive impact on the quality of care and education they provide for children. n Children's language and communication skills are fostered particularly well. The childminder and her assistant talk to children continually, responding positively to their emerging words. They help to expand children's vocabulary by introducing and repeating new words as they play. Children make good progress in learning given their starting points and abilities.

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This provision is good

n At times, planned activities do not maximise learning opportunities to ensure children are challenged to the optimum. n Children are not always able to practise their independence skills as far as possible. For example, being able to help themselves at meal and snack times or set out activities they want to explore.

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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 review planned activities to consistently maximise learning opportunities for all children n extend opportunities for children to practise their self-help skills.

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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 discussed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder, assistant and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons working with children. The inspector discussed with the childminder and assistant how they reflect on their practice. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through email feedback and discussions on the day of the visit.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the possible signs of abuse and understands wider issues of child protection. Clear policies underpin her good practice, and these are shared with parents. The childminder makes sure her assistant is clear about her role and responsibilities. The childminder maintains a safe and secure home. She is vigilant in her supervision of children and alert to potential risks, such as ensuring children remain seated while eating to avoid choking. The childminder and her assistant evaluate practice to identify areas they would like to develop. For example, they have increased engagement within the local community. They take the children on regular play visits to a local residential care home for older people.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes the required assessment of children's development between the ages of two and three years. She shares information about children's achievements with their family and professionals in other settings that the children attend. This helps to support consistency in ongoing learning. Observations of children's development enable the childminder and her assistant to quickly identify and target gaps to support continued progress. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop the muscles in their arms and hands, in preparation for early writing. They manipulate dough, operate toys with increasing skill and make meaningful marks in foam and oats. Children learn how their bodies can move in different ways as they join in yoga sessions. They stretch and begin to coordinate a range of movements, increasing their balance and coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show very good levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder enthusiastically praises them for their efforts, which they thoroughly enjoy. Younger children eagerly clap to celebrate their successes and achievements. Children develop good social skills. They learn to share resources with others, passing toys and objects to each other. The childminder helps children to learn about and adopt healthy lifestyles. Children eat a nutritionally balanced range of foods and drink plenty of fresh water. They enjoy regular opportunities for physical play. Children learn to take measured risks when they visit the local park and use large play equipment. They enjoy going for walks in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that support them to move on to the next stage in their learning or school. Children are busy and active learners who communicate their needs effectively. They are willing to 'have a go' at a range of learning opportunities and enjoy practising what they already know, helping to embed their understanding. Children use their imagination well as they ride wheeled toys to the seaside while playing in the childminder's back garden or take dolls on walks to the park in her living room.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539466 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10080222 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 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Colchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 5.

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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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