Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 1 May 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 provides a fun and stimulating environment for children to explore. Children enjoy their play and learning and they settle well. They form close bonds with the childminder and make new friendships with their peers. n Children are independent and practise doing things for themselves. The childminder teaches them about the importance of good manners and politeness. They learn to care about each other and to take turns and share. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She exchanges information with them about their children's development. The childminder observes and assesses children's learning carefully. She identifies any delays early and helps parents to seek appropriate support to ensure children's continued progress. n Children have lots of opportunities to find out about their local community and socialise with other children and adults. They learn about people and places and how they are

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This provision is good

different or similar to their own experience. n The childminder successfully applies appropriate boundaries for children's behaviour. She supports children to understand her routines and expectations. This helps them to feel safe and secure and they develop a sense of belonging. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to fully extend children's learning as they play. n The childminder has not yet secured fully effective partnerships with other settings children attend.

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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 make the most of every opportunity to extend children's learning during structured and spontaneous play activities n strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to provide consistency and continuity in children's learning.

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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 the learning intentions and outcomes of an 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 with them and reading written comments and testimonials. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualifications, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to develop her skills and knowledge. She undertakes regular training and research to ensure her continuous professional development. She is ambitious and has high expectations of herself and the children in her care. She keeps children safe and carries out thorough risk assessments of her setting and all outings. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She has a good understanding of safeguarding matters and how to identify if a child is at risk of harm. She keeps up to date with safeguarding procedures from meetings with other providers in the area and the local authority. The childminder asks parents and children for their opinion of the service she provides. She takes account of this feedback when evaluating her setting. She reflects on her practice and makes plans for the development and improvement of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands the children's individual needs. She plans activities with the next steps in their learning in mind. She knows what they find interesting and how to keep them motivated to learn. The childminder maintains a strong focus on developing children's communication and language. She listens intently to their questions and conversations. She uses repetition and rephrasing to support their understanding of pronunciation. The childminder provides activities that stimulate children's senses and curiosity. For example, children explore the properties of natural resources, such as water and sand. They find out what happens when they scoop and pour it to fill and empty containers. Children become engrossed in their play and they discover the changes that occur when they mix sand and water together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good health. For example, she offers them lots of colourful fruits to eat. Children play outside every day. They have fun climbing, balancing and playing football in the garden. They take trips to the park, where they enjoy the challenge of larger climbing equipment. The childminder teaches children about the natural environment, the seasons and new growth. For example, children are fascinated to learn how soil, sun and water help flowers to grow. They decorate flower pots with glitter and paint and fill them with soil. They plant flower seeds chosen from pictures on seed packets and learn to use garden tools. The childminder praises children often for their achievements and this helps to raise their self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children practise skills that will help them to move forward in their learning and prepare them for school. They are creative as they carefully apply paint to animal pictures and talk about colours. They chatter about animal names and sounds as they turn the pages of books. Children learn to count and recognise numbers and shapes. They find out that marks can be made in sand as well as on paper. They use tools and utensils with their hands to prepare them for early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540240 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10099221 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Loughton, Essex. The childminder provides her childcare service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for 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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