Gambardella, Emilia Bridget

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 24 September 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 Babies and children thrive in the childminder's caring and nurturing environment. They settle quickly and develop close and affectionate relationships with her. Babies and children rapidly develop their skills and they make excellent progress in their communication and language development. n The childminder has a sound understanding of child development. The quality of her teaching is consistently good and at times is outstanding. Babies and children experience an extensive range of enjoyable and stimulating activities that encourage them to learn. n The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She obtains pertinent information from them to help her to identify children's abilities when they first join her setting. She shares information with parents about their children's progress regularly and helps them to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder is imaginative and creative. She makes interesting resources that are

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This provision is good

attractive to children and encourage their involvement. Children enjoy exploring the childminder's appealing environment and a range of fascinating activities that support their developing senses and skills. n The childminder has not established a highly effective programme of continuous professional development to help her to stay up to date with her knowledge and raise the quality of her provision further. n The childminder does not focus sharply enough on the evaluation of her practice to accurately identify all areas for development.

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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 an effective programme of continuous professional development to raise the quality of the provision and ensure all knowledge is kept up to date n develop further the process of self-evaluation to accurately identify all areas for improvement.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures, and suitability checks and qualifications. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written comments and testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified and carries out extensive research to help her to build on her teaching and assessment skills. She monitors children's development closely to ensure they are meeting expected milestones and are not falling behind in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters. She understands the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk. The childminder is completely aware of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She has good systems for record-keeping and she knows how and where to report any concerns. The childminder conducts daily risk assessments of her premises and resources to ensure that children stay safe. She carries out regular fire evacuation procedures and teaches children how to keep themselves safe in the event of an emergency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder frequently observes and assesses the development of children in her care. She accurately identifies the next steps in their learning. The childminder supports children to make choices and to explore the inviting resources available. For example, babies and young children examine the varied contents of baskets of sensory objects. The childminder understands their preferences and provides natural and everyday resources that stimulate their imagination and encourage them to explore further. The childminder provides challenging experiences that help children to develop their physical abilities. For instance, children feel the texture of different types of sensory resources and they use their fingertips to pick up small objects developing their hand-to-eye coordination and finger skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of young children's care routines and their need for a warm and cosy place to sleep. She provides healthy and nutritious food for them and follows parents' wishes to maintain their good health. She helps young children learn to feed themselves and become more independent. She teaches children to put on their coats, shoes and hats as they prepare for outdoor play. Children learn about nature and the world around them. The childminder takes children out every day for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy visits to parks and play facilities and learn about people in their local community. The childminder provides musical instruments from different cultures and children learn more about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies and children enjoy looking at books that reflect their interests. Young children learn how to turn pages. They giggle and show delight as they lift flaps to reveal hidden images they recognise. The youngest children learn to walk and to say their first words. They build towers with blocks and are skilled at balancing. They enjoy watching them fall as they build them again and again. Children are confident and active learners and they learn skills that help to prepare them for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428539 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10072139 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Grays, Essex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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