Childminder EY540152

Inspection date 12 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder provides an exceptionally engaging environment for children to explore with confidence. Children are highly engaged in a wide range of activities which inspire a true love of learning. They use their inquisitive nature to explore in the safe environment. n The childminder makes accurate assessments of what children know and can already do when they first join her setting. She uses very well-established and highly successful processes for tracking and planning for their continued learning. Children make exceptional progress from their starting points. n The childminder forms excellent partnerships with parents. They place the childminder in high regard and praise the exceptional level of care she provides. Parents speak of the 'home-from-home care' she provides and refer to her as 'one of the family'. n The childminder supports children's emotional and physical needs extremely well.

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This provision is outstanding

Highly effective use is made of information gathered from parents to provide continuity in children's care routines. n The childminder makes excellent use of the local area to provide a broad range of opportunities for the children in her care. They regularly visit the library, park and local high street, and often travel further afield by bus.

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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 continue to enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, planning and children's development records. n The inspector considered the views of parents through discussion and written feedback provided. n The inspector observed adult-led activities and interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of safeguarding procedures and is vigilant to the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She is aware of the steps to take should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is very well qualified and values opportunities to develop her skills even further. She uses her knowledge highly effectively to evaluate her current practice and to very quickly make changes which support all children to make exceptional progress. The childminder listens to the views of parents and children. She uses this information to underpin her thinking about how she can improve her service even further. The childminder has exceptionally high expectations of herself and the children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally skilful in her interactions with children. She uses her knowledge of children's age and stage of development to immediately evaluate each child's needs and provide them with interactions which challenge and extend their learning. For example, while playing alongside children, the childminder inspires them to experiment and try out new ideas. She notices as children become fascinated by the range of herbs and spices. The childminder quickly provides a pestle and mortar and suggests grinding the star anise. Children squeal with excitement and are highly engaged in this exploratory play. The childminder places high regard on supporting children to develop early reading, writing and mathematical skills. The childminder's highly accurate observations and assessments identify children's next steps in learning and where any child may need extra support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a happy, caring home environment which supports children to settle quickly. Children form sincere friendships with the childminder and each other. Outside, children giggle infectiously as they ride trikes and scooters. They actively seek each other out to share experiences. The childminder collects thorough information about children's care, learning and development, and routines from parents before their children start. She uses this remarkably well to support each child's individual needs. Children's behaviour and manners are impeccable. Where disagreements occur, the childminder skilfully supports the children to resolve problems.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their learning and development from the time they start. They are highly motivated, active and inquisitive learners. Children immerse in imaginative play in the dragon cafe. They confidently explore what happens as they mix recipes, closely examining changes at each stage. They delight in the amazing dishes they produce and are immensely proud of their achievements. They are exceptionally well prepared with the skills and knowledge required for the next stage in their learning as they move on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540152 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10079889 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates during term time from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6.

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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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