Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 2 April 2019 Previous inspection date 14 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 Significant improvements have been made since the last inspection. The childminder now ensures that she maintains an accurate record of children's attendance. She has also worked hard to improve her partnerships with parents. n Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning. The childminder plans interesting and challenging activities. Children have fun as they explore resources and develop their understanding of numbers, colours, sounds and different textures. n The childminder continually develops the children's communication and language skills. She introduces new vocabulary and repeats words, so children learn to say them correctly. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. She takes them on a variety of outings and helps them learn about the community. n The childminder continually reflects on all aspects of her service. She successfully

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This provision is good

gathers and uses the views of parents, children and her local authority adviser, to help shape her provision. n Although the childminder has completed the mandatory training, her plans for professional development are not yet ambitious enough to raise the quality of teaching to outstanding. n On occasions, the childminder does not take every opportunity to support the younger children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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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 build on the programme of professional development, to extend skills and knowledge further and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n extend opportunities to support the youngest children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed a focused activity with the childminder and viewed the children's development records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and other documentation, including risk assessments and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training and has a good awareness of the local child protection procedures. She knows the possible signs that indicate that a child may be at risk of abuse or exposed to extreme views. The play environment is secure and the childminder frequently checks to ensure it remains safe. The childminder also reviews potential risks to children when they go on outings or walk to and from school. The childminder works closely with parents to create a collaborative approach to supporting children's learning. She regularly shares information verbally and via written reports and daily diaries. Parents are very complimentary about the care and education their children receive. The childminder also has well established links with the local primary school and shares information to support children as they enter full-time education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an appropriate blend of child-initiated and adult-led activities, both indoors and outdoors. She offers a playful role alongside children, which effectively supports their language skills and helps to develop their imagination and creativity. For example, children experiment when manipulating play dough and use tools and utensils to create shapes. They develop early writing skills using pens to make marks. Children demonstrate an awareness of technology as they turn electronic toys on and off and press different buttons to create sounds. The childminder successfully observes, monitors and tracks children's progress and achievements. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's development and provide additional support where necessary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and inclusive environment. She obtains comprehensive information from parents about their children's interests, enthusiasms and capabilities right from the start. Children are polite and use good manners. They respond positively to the good example the childminder sets. Children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences through a range of activities that teach them about people and the wider world. They enjoy eating healthily as they choose from an inviting range of fruit for snacks. Young children have times to relax and play quietly. They also have good opportunities to be physically active in the garden. The childminder also uses local parks for active play and teaching children about the natural world and changing seasons.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are inquisitive and enjoy making their own choices. They demonstrate a willingness to try things out or test their own ideas. Children look at books for pleasure and point out items of interest on the posters on display. They develop counting and early calculation skills during play and everyday routines. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their development and the eventual move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231058 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10084950 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 8 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Witham, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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