Childminder EY340829

Inspection date 10 April 2019 Previous inspection date 17 August 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 Children settle quickly into the childminder's care and form a close relationship with her. They make friends easily and grow in confidence. Children are well behaved. They are independent and they learn to take turns and share. n The childminder offers flexible care to support parents and families. She works closely in partnership with parents to ensure she meets the individual needs of the children. n The childminder exchanges information with parents about children's learning from the beginning and shares the next steps in their development. She carries out a progress check for two-year-old children, which she shares with parents and other professionals involved in their care. n The childminder shares information about children's progress with other provisions that children attend, to enable continuity in children's learning. She forms links with other providers to help her to stay abreast of any changes in legislation and local procedures.

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This provision is good

n The childminder conducts a self-evaluation of her setting. Parents are keen to share their opinion about the childminder's care of their children. They say they have a good relationship with her and their children are very happy and content. n The childminder does not always ensure that children understand what constitutes a healthy diet. n The childminder does not focus on her professional development sharply enough to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 give children clear messages to strengthen their understanding of how to maintain a healthy diet n establish a secure programme of continuous professional development, to expand knowledge and skills and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's developmental records, suitability and qualifications and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking to them and reading written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding matters up to date by research and communication with other providers. She understands her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She knows the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm and how to report any concerns. The childminder carries out risk assessments on all aspects of her provision. She conducts regular fire evacuation procedures, to ensure that children understand how to keep themselves safe. The childminder monitors the progress of the children in her care and uses assessment guidelines to plan for the next steps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's individual learning needs well. She knows what they need to learn next and builds on their interests, to ensure they are motivated and eager to learn. For example, children develop their counting skills as they excitedly hunt for hidden garden gnomes in the outdoor area. The childminder helps them to count to 10 while she hides them and to count them as they are found. The childminder also supports children's mathematical development as they learn about volume and size. For instance, children learn how much breakfast cereal different sized containers will hold as they fill and empty them. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development as she engages them in conversation and singing. She asks them questions about their play, such as the names of the dinosaurs as they sort them into 'families'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is nurturing and kind. She is very understanding of children's individual emotional and developmental needs. She encourages all children to play and learn together, respecting each other's opinions and choices. The childminder encourages children to make decisions in their play. She provides them with opportunities to lead their own play and provides resources to support this. For example, she provides a tent cover for a table so that children can make a cosy den together. She provides a quiet area for reading in her homely and spacious environment. The childminder takes children to the local park regularly for physical exercise on the large climbing equipment. Children enjoy helping to tidy up and to sweep with brooms after their activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are friendly and inquisitive. They ask questions and older children are patient and tolerant of the needs of younger ones. Children use their imagination well as they play with small world toys and push trains around a track. They learn about differences and similarities when they see other people in their local community. They find out about other cultures and traditions through their activities, books and resources. Children learn key skills they will need when they start school, such as recognising letters and numbers in their environment and when they learn to write their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340829 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062966 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Chelmsford, Essex. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant 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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