Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 23 January 2019 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 is calm, positive and nurturing. She spends time getting to know each child to help her to meet their emotional needs effectively. n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder observes and assesses children's play accurately. Planning for their future learning is effective in helping them to reach the next stage in their development. n The childminder and her assistants successfully promote children's emotional well- being. Children in both the childminder's home and the out-of-school club display a strong sense of belonging. They have formed close bonds with the childminder and her assistants, enjoying their warm and caring interactions. n Parents say that they are very happy with the provision. They make positive comments about the sensitive care and appreciate the range of activities that the childminder and her assistants offer their children. n The childminder does not obtain enough information from the host school of the

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This provision is good

children attending the out-of-school club to help her to build on what the children are already learning. n The childminder does not consistently promote effective strategies to engage parents in extending their children's learning at home. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively enough to reflect on her provision. She does not routinely consider the views of parents and children.

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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 obtain more information from the host school in order to be able to support children and complement their learning more effectively n strengthen opportunities for sharing ideas and activities with parents to support them in extending their children's learning at home n use self-evaluation more effectively to help develop the good quality of the provision even further and gather the views of parents and children in the evaluation process.

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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 and her assistants. 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 has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. She follows the legal requirements to notify Ofsted of changes to people both living and working alongside her in her home or at the out-of-school club, which helps to keep children safe. The childminder assesses her assistants' practice effectively to identify any training they would benefit from to meet children's care and learning needs. Recent training has included safeguarding, which helps the childminder and her assistants to keep their knowledge up to date and in line with current legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants provide an exciting and stimulating learning environment that supports children's explorative and imaginative skills. Children benefit from having good opportunities for learning indoors and outside. Resources available to the children are used very well to encourage counting, sorting and problem-solving, which they approach with enjoyment and enthusiasm. Children learn key skills in literacy. They engage in singing activities and story times. Children learn to explore and investigate different tools when they use creative materials. Their communication and language skills are promoted effectively. The childminder and her assistants talk with children and provide a commentary to describe what they are doing. They ask questions to help support children's developing language and give them time to answer.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's well-being and physical development are promoted successfully. Children have good opportunities to spend time outdoors. There are many opportunities to visit local places of interest. The childminder and her assistants are attentive and know the children well, and all of them are made to feel welcome. Children show that they can share and take turns. The childminder and her assistants have very positive relationships with parents. The parents comment on the good quality of care and how well their children learn through play. Children receive lots of praise, which motivates them to have a positive attitude to learning. Children behave well. They are learning how to form positive relationships with each other through the good support offered by the childminder and her assistants.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They are developing at expected levels in relation to their ages and starting points. Children are inquisitive and imaginative learners who are keen to know more. They are eager to participate in the activities and routines that the childminder plans. Children are emotionally secure and confident to try new things. They gain the skills they need for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540426 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10079856 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 43 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wickford, Essex. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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