Baker, Theresa Anne

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 18 September 2014

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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 Children benefit from good support for their social and emotional development. The childminder is friendly and caring, and children develop strong attachments to her. They are secure and relaxed and take part in activities with confidence and motivation. n The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. Regular information is shared with parents about the activities their children enjoy. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. n The childminder is clear about her responsibilities. She implements a range of records, documents and policies to support the smooth running of her setting and to help promote children's safety and well-being. n The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress effectively. She identifies any gaps in learning and implements a plan to support children's ongoing development. Children make good progress. n The childminder has not considered how she can gain the skills and knowledge that will

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This provision is good

be the most useful in helping her to support the children so that they make the best possible progress. n The childminder's self-evaluation does not include exceptional detail to identify plans that will help take the quality of practice to an outstanding level.

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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 focus professional development more precisely on gaining skills and knowledge that can be used to enhance the support for individual children's learning even further n build on the systems for self-evaluation to sharply focus priorities for improvement and raise the quality of provision to the highest level.

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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 in the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector completed an evaluation of a teaching activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and knows the signs that might lead her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She has a clear understanding of local safeguarding procedures. The childminder supervises children well and maintains a safe and secure home. She is alert to potential hazards, such as children tripping over toys on the floor. She encourages them to help her tidy away, developing their understanding of keeping themselves safe. Partnerships with parents are effective. Daily conversations with parents help to provide continuity of care and complement children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning through play. She interacts positively and plays alongside them to develop and extend their ideas and interests. This is one of the ways that she supports children's communication and language development. The childminder joins in children's play enthusiastically as they enjoy putting pieces of train track together, and children are fascinated as they explore the magnets on the trains. The childminder skilfully encourages children to recognise shapes and colours during a game with a shape sorter. Children develop their mathematical vocabulary well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly with the childminder. She has a very warm and welcoming approach, and children clearly enjoy spending time with her. Children are confident and relaxed in her care and freely explore their environment. Children behave very well. The childminder establishes clear boundaries and has a positive approach to helping them understand what is expected. Children are encouraged to develop independence appropriate to their age and stage of development. The childminder provides opportunities to support children's understanding of safety and to help them to take manageable risks. For example, young children explore a range of plants that grow in the garden and learn that holly is sharp and that berries must not be eaten. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle and works closely with parents to ensure that children eat a range of nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for their future learning and their eventual move on to school. They confidently identify letters of the alphabet and develop good early literacy skills. Children show an interest in books and enjoy talking about their favourite characters and stories. All children are making good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371370 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10069342 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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