Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 11 March 2019 Previous inspection date 27 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder understands how children learn and recognises that children learn through different teaching approaches. She uses this knowledge to plan a stimulating range of exciting opportunities, that help children to make progress in their learning. n The childminder uses her knowledge of each child to accurately assess their level of development and identify any gaps in their learning. She monitors children's progress well and shares this information with parents regularly to ensure that they are kept well informed of their child's development. n The childminder has very strong links with parents and other professionals involved in the children's lives. She encourages parents to play an active role in their children's learning. For example, they share information from home to help her to tailor the children's care and learning to meet their individual needs. n Children form very close and caring relationships with the childminder and each other.

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This provision is good

They confidently move around the areas of the childminder's house that are accessible to them and approach the childminder for comfort and reassurance when needed. n Children are provided with good opportunities to develop their social skills. They regularly visit toddler groups and activity sessions with the childminder. Children's learning is further extended through regular trips and outings in the local community. n The childminder works well with the local school to help children to settle into their school life. She provides the school with a clear summary of the children's abilities and interests to assist with this transition. n At times, the childminder does not fully extend children's thinking and problem-solving skills. For example, she misses opportunities to ask questions that will encourage them to consider and challenge their thinking even further. n The childminder's professional development is not sharply focused enough to help her

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This provision is good

to raise the quality of teaching higher.

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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 develop the quality of teaching to ensure that all children are challenged effectively in their thinking n review the range of training and professional development to focus new knowledge on raising the quality of teaching even higher.

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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 this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates very good knowledge of the known indicators of abuse. She has clear procedures for referring any concerns about children to the appropriate authority. The childminder considers children's safety at all times. She ensures that her premises and any outings are thoroughly risk assessed to identify and address any hazards to children. The childminder is firmly committed to continuously improving her provision for children and families. She reviews new guidance and practices with her friend who is also a registered childminder and works closely with her. The childminder uses local forums and childminder groups to keep her knowledge of changes, for example, to legislation or good practice updated.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She plans a wide and exciting range of activities indoors and outdoors. The childminder often plans activities around a favourite storybook. For example, children look through a book about a caterpillar and use the visual prompts provided by the childminder to feed the caterpillar with various foods. The childminder uses this theme to extend children's learning. For example, she makes a range of different coloured play dough. Children use the dough to make foods such as apples and cakes, and talk with the childminder about what colour and flavour their cakes are. The childminder uses this activity to help to promote children's communication and language skills and encourages them to count.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and content in the childminder's care. They enjoy the interaction they receive from her. Children listen carefully to the childminder and follow her clear directions. They understand the rules within the childminder's home. For example, they go to the bathroom to wash their hands before sitting at the table for snack. Children enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks and talk to the childminder about the foods they like and dislike. Children participate in a good range of outdoor activities, including visiting local parks and woods. They have opportunities to develop their physical skills when they make use of playground equipment, run, climb and learn to use outdoor resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning and their eventual move to school. Children are independent and enjoy guiding their own play and learning. Children confidently name colours and use some numbers in their play. For example, they count how many cakes they have made to feed the caterpillar.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY261539 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10059705 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family 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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