Childminder EY276892

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 5 February 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 and her assistant adapt daily routines, meals and activities to ensure that the individual needs of each child are met well. n Very good attention to reflecting on practice is completed by the childminder and her assistant. They continue their professional development well to support children's care and ongoing learning. Children make good progress given their age and abilities. n The childminder plans a varied range of activities that ignite children's curiosity to explore and engage in play. Children are keen communicators. They are confident to make their own choices from the wide range of toys available. Children interact warmly with the childminder and her assistant. n Parents are delighted with the service the childminder and her assistant provide. They refer to the wide range of learning opportunities their children enjoy. Parents comment on the dedication of the childminder who learns about their child's interests. They are

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This provision is good

extremely happy that their children grow in confidence. n The childminder uses initial information from parents to help her plan for each child's first day. However, she does not always use this information as precisely as possible to identify initial starting points on which to monitor children's progression. n Ongoing assessment for learning is not plotted as accurately as possible to ensure that, where appropriate, children make rapid progress.

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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 enhance the use of initial assessments to ensure that starting points are clearly identified and used to plot accurate, ongoing progress n extend the use of the current system for assessment to promote children's learning to the optimum and help them to make rapid progress.

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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 a number of discussions with the childminder, her 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 how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback during the inspection process.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a detailed written safeguarding policy, which is informed by advice from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She understands how to swiftly identify and report child protection concerns. The childminder ensures that the knowledge of her assistant remains up to date. Both attend ongoing training, such as child protection and paediatric first aid, to protect the welfare of children in their care. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments by reviewing space and resources the children have access to. This ensures that children can play and learn within a safe and secure environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a confident teacher. She joins in children's games and encourages them to learn as they play. For example, children enjoy listening to their favourite songs and competently manage the compact disc player, under the childminder's watchful eye. Children show good levels of concentration, attention and perseverance. They engage in creative activities, using their imagination as they learn to hold and manipulate glue spreaders to create collages. Babies use their mouths to explore, picking up teething rings and toys. They increase their physical abilities as they reach and grab for objects that interest them. The childminder and her assistant provide a wealth of activities and resources to engage children in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive regular praise and encouragement. This contributes to their positive self-esteem and self-worth. The childminder is a good role model who shares her clear expectations for acceptable behaviour. She speaks calmly and kindly to children and helps them to learn about good manners, sharing and taking turns. This supports children's emotional well-being. Children learn to be independent and to manage age- appropriate tasks for themselves. For example, older children learn to wash their hands before meals and enjoy helping to prepare the table. The childminder provides healthy food, and she talks to the children about the benefits of healthy eating. In addition, the children learn about simple sustainability as they plant and grow courgettes and squash.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They are eager to participate, and this positive attitude creates a secure foundation for future learning. Children learn to manage their emotions and consider the needs of others. They enjoy plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For instance, children enjoy taking part in outings to the local library and community groups. These regular occasions help them to develop their social skills and learn about the wider world. Children acquire a good range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276892 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10059909 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She employs an assistant.

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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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