Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 26 April 2019 Previous inspection date 24 September 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 builds successful partnerships with parents. She provides parents with daily information about their children's routines and progress. The childminder also makes links with other settings and schools that children attend, to maintain continuity in their learning. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. She builds on their vocabulary using singing and rhyme. n Children become independent. They practise fastening zips and buttons and putting on their shoes. Children behave well in the setting and they grow in confidence. The childminder sets realistic boundaries for children's behaviour, taking into account their age and stage of development. n The childminder provides a stimulating environment with age-appropriate resources. Children have free access to outdoor play all year round. They enjoy frequent outings

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This provision is good

and socialise with other children and adults in the local community. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She evaluates the activities she provides and takes account of the views of children and parents when assessing the effectiveness of her provision. n The childminder does not always allow children time to think and respond during conversations and sometimes misses opportunities to extend their learning further. n The childminder has not maintained a sharp focus on her continuous professional development in order to enable her to extend her skills to an outstanding 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 allow more time for children to respond to questions and support them to investigate their own thoughts and ideas fully n establish a strong programme of continuous professional development to help extend and develop skills and knowledge to an outstanding 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 discussed and evaluated the learning outcomes of a creative activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking to them and reading written testimonials. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability and qualifications, children's records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her setting well. She maintains good records of children's attendance, and any accidents or incidents, and keeps her training in paediatric first aid and safeguarding up to date. This enables her to care for and protect the children in her care effectively. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a broad knowledge of safeguarding matters. She understands how to identify if children are at risk of harm and knows where to report any concerns about their welfare. Children know how to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches them about risks and hazards in the environment. For example, she carries out risk assessments of large apparatus in her garden and supports children to understand when and how they can use it safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children in her care and uses appropriate guidance to monitor their progress. She makes detailed plans for the next steps in their development. She carries out a progress check for children aged between two and three years and shares this with parents and other professionals involved in their care. This helps her to assess their needs accurately. The childminder plans a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play activities to ensure she maintains children's enthusiasm and motivation to learn. Children are particularly eager to explore the natural environment outdoors. The childminder builds on this interest, for example, by reading a story to them about the life cycle of a butterfly. The childminder continues to extend the activity as she provides tiny baby caterpillars for children to nurture. They are fascinated as they hear how they will develop their cocoons. Children discover new ways to use

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

paint as they fold their decorated paper to make colourful butterfly pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good social skills. They enjoy each other's company and learn to take turns and share. Children improve their physical skills as they climb and slide. They develop good hygiene skills and understand the benefits of eating healthy food. The childminder supports children to care for and respect each other. She gives them choices and encourages them to make decisions. The childminder uses lots of praise to help develop children's growing self-esteem. She uses stickers and reward charts to celebrate achievements. She provides activities to teach children about British values, to develop their understanding of the importance of respect and tolerance, for example. Children learn about the cultures and languages of their friends and the traditions of different people around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in readiness for school. They explore letter names and sounds and practise early writing skills. Children identify numbers, colours and shapes from an early age, and older children learn how to solve problems and find out how things work. Children choose their own books from the good range available and enjoy listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360089 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062976 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Loughton, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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