Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 7 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 The childminder monitors and assesses children's development accurately to identify any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress from the start. n The childminder establishes secure attachments with children. She is kind and caring, and the children enjoy her interactions throughout the day. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. She talks to the children about what they are doing and introduces new words to help build their vocabulary. n The childminder supports children's good behaviour effectively. For example, she positively praises their efforts and celebrates their achievements with them. These positive interactions help children to build high levels of self-confidence and emotional well-being. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She values the views of parents and children to help her identify what she does well and where she can make further

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This provision is good

improvements. n The childminder does not always promote effective strategies to engage parents in extending their children's learning at home. n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to develop younger children's understanding of early mathematics.

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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 strengthen opportunities for sharing ideas and activities with parents to support them in extending their children's learning at home n extend opportunities to further develop younger children's early mathematical 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 indoors and outdoors 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 a number of 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 is vigilant in her approach. She supervises children well. The childminder completes regular child protection training and understands the procedures she must follow to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She identifies and successfully minimises potential risks in her home and garden. She is committed to her role and her ongoing professional development. She makes good use of networking opportunities with other childminders and completes regular online webinars to keep her knowledge up to date. She has developed effective parent partnerships and regularly shares information about children's development. She recognises her role in working together with other professionals to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her assessments well to support her in planning children's next steps in learning. She ensures that activities follow children's interests and motivates them to explore and learn. The childminder challenges children well to help them acquire the skills for the next stage in their development. For example, very young children babble happily while they play, and the childminder provides lots of support and encouragement to help develop their speaking skills. The childminder encourages children to lead their own play to support their independent learning. She builds on their ideas to help them use their imaginations, and to develop their creative skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a relaxed and homely environment where children settle well. Babies and toddlers enjoy cuddles with the childminder, such as when they sit and look at books and read stories together. She supports children's health effectively and maintains a clean and hygienic environment. For example, she has good hygienic systems for changing nappies. The childminder informs parents of her policies, including health and sick-children policies, which she follows to help prevent the spread of infection. The childminder encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For instance, she encourages regular outdoor play and children benefit from healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy activities across all areas of learning and develop the skills they need for the next stage in their development and move on to school. They develop a good understanding of health and personal hygiene. For example, they understand the need to wash their hands at appropriate times, and the effect exercise has on our bodies. Children are curious and excited to learn. For example, they show an interest in exploring creative play and are eager to try new activities with the childminder's support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500354 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10067345 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 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Silver End, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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