Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 19 March 2019 Previous inspection date 6 November 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has supported her assistant to develop knowledge about safeguarding and her role and responsibilities of everyday practice. The childminder has developed her observation and record keeping in relation to children's ongoing learning and development. She has also taken steps to ensure that potential hazards in her home are minimised, to help keep children safe. n The childminder promotes children's development and monitors their achievements. This enables her to identify what they know and need to learn next. The childminder uses this information to identify any emerging gaps and takes appropriate action to close these swiftly. All children make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works with parents to share details about their children's learning. This includes sharing books and activity ideas. This communal approach helps to promote continuity between each child's home and

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This provision is good

the childminder's setting. n The childminder provides children with consistent praise that helps to boosts confidence in their own abilities. n The childminder and her assistant do not consistently ensure that planned activities always maximise learning opportunities for all children. n On occasion, the childminder and her assistant miss opportunities to help children understand about managing risks,. For example, tidying away toys before beginning their next game to avoid tripping hazards.

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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 review planned activities to meet children's different abilities so they are consistently challenged in their play and learning n strengthen children's understanding of how to identify and manage risks as they play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 several discussions with the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons working with children. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are knowledgeable about safeguarding legislation. They know what to do if they have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder builds consistent and effective links with staff at other settings that children also attend. This enables her to share information about their ongoing learning and development. The childminder reflects on her own practice, considering the views of those who use her service. Regular discussions between the parents and the childminder help her to make informed decisions about future improvements. The childminder pays good attention to professional development. Together with her assistant they attend training events to help develop their knowledge and teaching practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are settled. The childminder gathers information from parents about their initial care and learning requirements. This helps her meet children's individual needs from the outset. The childminder uses good teaching strategies to promote children's ongoing learning. For example, she shows them how to do things and then encourages them to try for themselves. Children enjoy success as they push ride-on toys forwards and backwards, negotiating space safely. The childminder supports children's language development. She encourages older children to use descriptive language while they investigate resources. With younger children the childminder models intonation and facial gestures to support their understanding as they play. Children enjoy exploring how toys move as they play with cars and a large wooden crane. Showing good concentrate they turn the crane handle backwards and forwards, watching with interest as the rope

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a balanced range of foods. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden and at local parks. Children thoroughly enjoy bouncing on a large trampoline that has been set into the ground. Children, of all ages, laugh and talk to each other about how to keep their balance as they walk on the 'wobbly' surface. The childminder and her assistant act as a positive role model for children. They consistently use good manners that encourage children to say 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder ensures that her home remains safe and secure. Children learn to be independent as they butter bread and make choices about what they would like to put in their lunchtime sandwich.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and self-assured in the childminder's care. They enjoy learning through play and are confident, inquisitive and able to voice their ideas and opinions. Children develop the skills needed for their future learning, including pre-school and school. They demonstrate good communication and language skills as they confidently engage in conversations with visitors, the childminder and her assistant.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347774 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10086167 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 1 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5. She receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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