Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 5 March 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 reflects well on her practice. She has made changes in her setting that have a positive impact on children's experiences. For example, she reorganised storage so children can choose the toys they wish to play with more easily. She has also developed a clear action plan outlining future improvements. This focuses on increasing the range of open-ended resources and accessing more professional development opportunities. n The childminder actively involves parents in their children's learning. For example, on World Book Day, she asks parents to bring in the children's favourite books so they can read them together. She shares her observations with parents and invites them to contribute ideas for their children's next steps in development. n Children learn to love books. They repeatedly choose different stories for the childminder to read to them and join in with familiar words and phrases excitedly.

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This provision is good

Children listen intently and hear a broad range of vocabulary. This helps them to learn new words and understand their meaning. n The childminder supports children to manage their own behaviour. She helps them to resolve minor disagreements by supporting them to understand how the other children are feeling. Children learn to express their emotions. The childminder encourages them to show their sad faces and, even the youngest children, show empathy towards the unhappy characters in a book they are reading. n The childminder makes assessments of children's development. However, these do not consistently reflect children's progress or precisely identify where they need the most support. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for children to carry out tasks for themselves to promote their self-help skills.

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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 use assessment information more precisely to accurately identify children's current individual learning needs, to help children continue to make the best progress possible n strengthen opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, at appropriate times, during the inspection. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a walk to and from pre- school. n The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and uses her experience and knowledge to create a welcoming learning environment for children. She meets regularly with other childminders to share advice and keep informed of new childcare initiatives. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear on the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. She has a good understanding of the possible risks to children's welfare, including those posed by extreme views and practice. The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. They appreciate receiving daily information about their child's care and speak highly of the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder listens attentively and asks questions that encourage children to think further. They respond well and talk confidently about their favourite things and interests. The childminder skilfully supports children's understanding of early mathematics. They play with magnetic numbers and excitedly find the number that represents their age. Children compare sizes when they look for 'deeper' and 'bigger' puddles on their walk to pre-school. The childminder knows children well. She observes children regularly and uses her observations to plan appropriate activities that support their learning and development. For example, she introduces activities to encourage sharing and turn taking to help children develop their social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close, secure relationships with the childminder. They seek her out for reassurance and are confident to ask for help. Children benefit from regular exercise. They go outdoors every day and enjoy walking to and from pre-school. The childminder uses these opportunities to remind them how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know they must hold the childminder's hand and look out for oncoming cars when they cross the road. Children become familiar with their community and their local environment. For example, they visit nearby woods, playgroups and the library. The childminder promotes healthy eating. Parents provide nutritious packed lunches and she talks to the children about why fruit and vegetables are good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop skills that prepare them for their future learning, including their move to school and pre-school. Older children delight in making up their own stories and animatedly describe the characters. They use their imaginations when they dress up in dragon costumes and knight's helmets, and encourage younger children to join their 'adventure'. Children explore natural materials. For example, they watch what happens when they drop a stone into a puddle and look out for sticks they can use as fishing rods and to make marks. Children learn good manners. They thank the childminder when she gives them their lunch and say 'excuse me' when they want to walk past their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540309 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10089878 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 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, 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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