Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 25 January 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 is well organised and has a strong understanding of the requirements she must meet. n The childminder plans positive learning experiences based on observations and assessments of children and their development. n Children behave well and enjoy talking to their friends. This supports their communication and emotional development. n Children make good progress. In particular, children who speak English as an additional language are developing their speaking skills. n The childminder does not consistently ensure that activities maintain younger children's interest. n The childminder does not consistently consider ways of communicating with parents about children's progress.

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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 consider ways to make learning activities more engaging for younger children n seek parents' views about how to improve ways of communicating with them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies, procedures and records of children's learning. n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps information up to date and secure. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is currently recruiting an assistant and demonstrates appropriate safer recruitment processes to keep children safe. The childminder is also aware of what to do if there are any concerns about a child. She continually reflects on her practice and makes changes where necessary. The childminder works well with parents and shares information. However, this is mainly through technology, and the childminder does not consider if this is appropriate for all parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and has an awareness of their interests. This helps her to engage children in their learning. Younger children and children who speak English as an additional language are encouraged to communicate through a range of planned activities. For instance, the children enjoy listening to a story. As the childminder reads, the children listen in anticipation of what comes next. The childminder supports children with their speaking skills by role modelling and encouraging children to copy spoken words. Children respond well and are pleased when they pronounce words correctly. The childminder organises experiences that include children's interest in animals. For example, they participated in a bird watch. As a result, children understand the importance of looking after and protecting birds in the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good understanding of the childminder's expectations and boundaries. This results in positive behaviour. Children of different ages develop good friendships with their peers and communicate well with each other. Older children show care and concern towards younger children. Children understand the needs of other children and tell the childminder, 'I think they need to rest'. Children are confident in expressing their needs. They talk to the childminder about what they would like, for example 'hot or regular temperature milk' and how they have the same milk at home because they like it. Children are clear on routines as the childminder continually talks to children about what they are doing next. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Children learn to respect each other and have created a family tree, encouraging them to value and respect each other's backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including children who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. They are prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. Children are independent. They confidently follow instructions to tidy up and inform the childminder when they have finished. During lunch, children socialise well with each other and talk about what they are eating. They ask for drinks and say when they have finished.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555419 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10092761 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Basildon, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays when required, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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