Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder inspires children to love learning. She motivates them to have high expectations of themselves and for their peers. n The childminder creates a warm and homely environment. Children form exceptional bonds with her and show they feel very safe in her care. As a result, they develop excellent levels of confidence and self-esteem. n Treating everyone fairly and equally is at the heart of everything the childminder does. Children who attend her care speak six different languages. The childminder incorporates these into all activities. Children learn about each other's languages, cultures and ways of life. They show high levels of tolerance and respect for each other. n The childminder's partnerships with parents are exceptional. The time and effort she puts into supporting their parenting is highly commendable. She uses her expert knowledge of child development to provide parents with the tools they need to support

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This provision is outstanding

all aspects of their children's learning in the best way they can. n All children make excellent progress in their communication. The childminder's incredibly sharp focus on developing children's language skills ensures that children who speak English as an additional language catch up very quickly with their peers. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on children making healthy choices. Children have an excellent understanding of foods that are good for them. They choose these for snacks throughout the day. The childminder is aware of the concern over childhood obesity. She helps children to self-regulate their eating habits.

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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 continue to build on the highly effective monitoring of children's progress to maintain the excellent outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the indoor learning environment where children play, and viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector observed a focused activity and evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and risk assessments. n The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder, her suitability and the suitability of other household members. n The inspector spoke with a small number of parents and took account of parents' views in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder aspires to provide children with an exciting and stimulating learning environment. She continually reflects on her practice and broadens her knowledge of child development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carefully monitors children's well-being and is vigilant to any signs that they may be experiencing abuse or neglect. She refers concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder works in close partnership with other professionals to keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's progress and has further plans to develop how she does this. She implements detailed plans to support them to make the best possible progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of what all children can achieve. She knows everything about all aspects of the children's development. The childminder carefully observes their play. She then plans exciting and imaginative activities to motivate and enthuse children to learn. The childminder's interactions with them are exceptional. She shows the children that she is as excited as them to learn new things and take part in activities. Children copy by her example and learn quickly. The childminder skilfully adapts her practice. She ensures she is always challenging children to achieve more. Children eagerly explore the environment, ask lots of questions and solve problems themselves. They listen with anticipation as the childminder reads them stories. She changes her voice for the characters. This helps to maintain their interest and develop their concentration. The childminder asks children how the story makes them feel. This

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

helps them to name and understand their emotions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder acts as an excellent role model and children look up to her. Children are exceptionally well behaved and confident. The childminder implements well-established routines. This helps children to feel secure in her care. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They remind each other to tidy away toys so they do not trip over. Children's social skills are supported extremely well. They learn to work as part of a team and show care towards their peers. Children praise each other and offer words of reassurance. For example, children say 'come on you can do it' when encouraging each other to complete difficult tasks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are incredibly well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school. They show extremely high levels of independence. Even the youngest of children attend to their own personal care needs. They are working high above the average progress for their age and stage of development. Older children can tell the time, and recognise, write and sound out letters. They express their thoughts and feelings with an extensive range of vocabulary. Children show high levels of empathy towards their peers and the childminder. They develop excellent levels of concentration. Children take disappointments or difficulties in their stride. They use their imaginations when making up their own stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501121 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10089578 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Loughton, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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