Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 7 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 uses self-evaluation accurately to develop her practice and raise the quality of the service she provides. She is diligent in seeking the views of parents to meet their changing childcare needs. The childminder talks and listens to children, considering their interests as she plans and provides activities that engage them in play and learning. n Children are happy and settled in her care. The childminder is kind and welcoming. She develops close and secure relationships with the children and their families. n The childminder monitors and assesses children's progress well. She understands how children learn and is skilled at supporting their play and investigations. Children make good progress. n Parents are very happy with the care and learning opportunities their children receive. The childminder has established good procedures to keep parents well informed about their children's progress.

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This provision is good

n The childminder organises the environment well. Attention to child-height storage supports the children's self-help skills and enables them to make informed choices about their play. n The childminder is not consistent in using the initial information she gathers from parents to identify precise starting points for each child from the earliest stage. n The childminder's ongoing professional development is not consistently focused on building specific skills to raise the quality of her teaching even further.

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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 initial information obtained from parents, to plan even more precisely for children's ongoing progress from the earliest stage n explore additional professional development opportunities, to help raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to an even 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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through email feedback and feedback shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the local procedures to follow and how to report any concerns she has about a child's welfare. The childminder uses risk assessment effectively. She takes time to carefully consider the safety of the children in her home and on outings. Effective policies and procedures are shared with parents and contribute to the consistent approach in meeting the needs of children attending. The childminder has established links with staff at local schools. This helps her to promote continuity of care and learning as the children move between these settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with activities based on their interests. As a result, they enjoy play and develop new skills. For instance, children concentrate well as they develop their hand-to-eye coordination. They carefully unscrew lids on jars then fill these with water. The children excitedly share their ideas about their 'dream jars' and how they are going to fill these with glitter and glow-in-the-dark sticks. The childminder extends learning opportunities well. For example, she encourages each child to use their developing literacy skills to write name labels for their jar. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills very well by using careful questioning and introducing new language. All children are confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children listen well and demonstrate a good understanding of the rules and boundaries in place. The childminder encourages children to learn about how their actions have an impact on others. For example, she helps them to share, explaining that taking turns and helping each other makes people feel happy. Children are keen and motivated to be involved in activities. They develop good friendships with the others in the setting. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles through discussions during meal times and activities that include planting and growing. Children enjoy regular opportunities to run, jump and use large apparatus outside. This helps them to build muscles and develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that prepare them well for their eventual move on to school. They are confident and keen to learn. Children demonstrate good coordination and control as they develop their early writing skills. For instance, after drawing, they excitedly form the initial and other letters to make their names. Children demonstrate care and consideration for others and are confident to use their voice and express their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555336 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10096285 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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