Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 31 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 closely monitors each child's development, skilfully pinpointing next steps and possible activities to meet the needs of individuals. Careful monitoring helps ensure all children make good progress. n The childminder supports children's emotional and physical needs well. Highly effective use is made of information gathered from parents to provide continuity in children's routines. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. For example, they comment that they love how friendly and accommodating she is. n Children are settled and secure in the childminder's care. They form close and caring relationships with her. Children are confident to take risks and to seek new experiences. n Support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective. The childminder discusses their needs with parents and works with other professionals, seeking advice and support where needed.

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This provision is good

n The childminder considers how children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part in activities together. n Children learn how to manage their behaviour. The childminder helps them to understand how their actions affect others. They show care and respect for one another. n Children do not have consistent opportunities that support them in developing early writing and mark-making skills. n The childminder does not always offer sufficient outdoor activities to fully support the development of children who prefer to learn outside.

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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 the outdoor area to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities n strengthen opportunities for children to develop and explore their early writing and mark- making skills.

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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 assessed the impact that has on the children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector considered the views of parents. She sampled relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of all areas of child protection and demonstrates a clear understanding of potential negative influences on children's welfare. She is confident in the procedures she must follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps up to date with current developments. She uses this knowledge to reflect on current practice and identify where improvements are needed. The childminder risk assesses her premises and environment to enable her to identify and address any potential hazards. Children play and learn in safe and secure surroundings. The childminder conscientiously evaluates all areas of her work and makes pertinent changes to constantly improve and increase opportunities for children to achieve their potential. Partnerships with other care providers, such as nurseries, are effective and help children to make smooth transitions

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages effectively with children. She accurately observes and evaluates play and immediately re-shapes or extends activities to improve children's learning. She makes good use of her knowledge of children's interests as one of the ways she extends children's learning. She is highly skilful in adapting activities to enable children of different ages to join in. She encourages older children to catch a small ball with two hands from a longer distance and to count the number of times the ball passes back and forth. Younger children giggle infectiously as the childminder throws the ball into their hands from a very close distance, while supporting their language by repeating catch. She supports mathematical development effectively. For example, while children are completing number puzzles, they recite number names in order, count objects, recognise numerals and discuss number order.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is friendly, caring and patient. She provides an exceptionally warm and welcoming environment which supports children to quickly develop secure attachments. She obtains detailed information about children's care needs. The childminder promotes children's physical development and encourages children to be confident to take risks. For example, children develop the skills needed to use a small slide. Younger children are given time and space to develop their balance and coordination, while an adult is very close by to ensure safety at all times. Children are supported to take turns and to consider the feelings and needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop skills that support their learning and prepare them for the next stage in their education, such as nursery or school. They are busy as they confidently select resources that interest them and remain focused on activities for prolonged periods. Children are fascinated as they inquisitively investigate dough as it squeezes through their fingers. Children learn to take turns, share resources and develop friendly relationships with their peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498614 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10079922 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 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Registers

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