Childminder EY400449

Inspection date 13 February 2019 Previous inspection date 24 July 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder understands how children learn and how to assess their development. She provides a good balance between adult-led and child-initiated play and learning. The childminder gives children many opportunities to practise their skills, in readiness for school. n Children are extremely well cared for in the childminder's warm and homely setting. The childminder is kind and affectionate and children are exceedingly confident and self-assured. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries for children's behaviour and this helps them to feel totally safe and secure. n Children form exceptionally strong attachments to the childminder. She gives them constant and individual attention and they thrive in her nurturing care. Children are extremely independent. They learn excellent self-care skills and develop a superb understanding of hygiene practices and how to maintain their good health.

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This provision is good

n The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She regularly shares information with them about their children's learning and development. She forges good links with other settings that children attend, to maintain consistency and continuity in children's learning in the setting and at their home. n Parents say they are delighted with the care their children receive. They say that they are very happy with her teaching and with the progress their children make. The childminder listens to parents' feedback on the quality of her provision and takes account of this when evaluating the effectiveness of her setting. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's learning fully during activities. She does not use resources in the most effective way to promote children's understanding of the world to the highest 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 seize every opportunity to extend children's learning, and make more effective use of resources, to increase their understanding of the world to a higher 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 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, suitability and qualifications, and policies and procedures. 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are 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. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. The childminder conducts daily risk assessments of her premises, resources and outings to ensure that children stay safe. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, children understand how to cross the road safely and stay by her side on school journeys. The childminder continually updates her training to ensure that her knowledge remains current. She works closely with other providers to share information and good practice. The childminder monitors children's development and learning effectively to ensure they are meeting expected milestones and are not falling behind in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She asks them questions about their play and experiences and encourages them to think. She reminds them of past events and asks them to describe things they remember doing at home and in other settings. The childminder plans activities that reflect children's interests and build upon the next steps in their learning. She provides challenging activities that strengthen children's developing skills. She teaches them how to hold a pencil correctly as they practise writing letters and numbers. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. She provides balancing beams and obstacle courses in the garden. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they colour in shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder works extremely diligently to help children to feel confident and to raise their self-esteem. She teaches children how to understand their feelings exceptionally well and she constantly praises their achievements. The childminder helps children to make choices and decisions. She joins in their chosen activities and is exceedingly playful and imaginative. For example, she takes on the voices of toys and acts out play scenes with the children. The childminder provides children with an exceptionally healthy and nutritionally balanced diet. Children enjoy preparing the food themselves and they learn to handle cutlery and utensils exceedingly well. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to play outdoors, ensuring they are appropriately dressed for the weather. Children explore a wealth of activities outside to capture their imagination, such as a make-believe shop where they learn about buying and selling.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to participate in challenging activities. They are active and enthusiastic learners. Older children concentrate hard on their tasks and listen to instructions. They trace lines with great care and practise skills for early writing. They recognise the letters in their name and explore the sounds that letters make. Children enjoy creative craft activities as they mark different cultural events and they learn about people who are different and similar to themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400449 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062994 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Harlow, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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