Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 3 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is dedicated to her role and extremely motivated and committed to striving for excellence. She undertakes a range of research relating to various educational approaches to strengthen her existing understanding of how to provide excellent provision. The childminder uses her extensive knowledge to tailor her teaching to support each child's unique learning needs. n The childminder implements highly effective strategies to support children to settle comfortably in her care. She carries out home visits and informal meetups, and uses these opportunities to get to know children and their families exceptionally well. This helps to build children's trust and confidence, successfully easing the transition between their home and the setting. n The childminder forms excellent partnerships with other settings the children attend. She shares relevant information with the child's key person that contributes superbly to

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coherent care and learning. For example, every term, the childminder sends tracking information and they both complete 'shared care' forms that include children's identified next steps in learning. This working relationship contributes to ensuring children's learning is exceptionally consistent. n The childminder responds outstandingly well to children's cues and interests. She has a deep knowledge of how to ignite younger children's curiosity to learn new things and actively extends their learning as they play. For instance, children select from a range of instruments and the childminder skilfully introduces a range of concepts such as 'loud' and 'quiet', 'behind' and 'above', as children laugh and attempt to imitate the sounds and movements she is making. n Children build strong and enduring friendships with each other. They get on fabulously well and enjoy being together. They show compassion and empathy for their friends

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when, for example, they bring over a favourite toy to comfort other children when they are upset. n The childminder works exceptionally closely with parents. They appreciate being so well involved and enthuse about the highly personalised care their children receive.

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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 explore further opportunities to provide a highly focused programme of professional development for the assistant, to maintain the excellent standards of care and teaching already achieved.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views by speaking to them and viewing written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder meticulously evaluates her provision. She devises ambitious action plans dedicated to guiding her to continually develop her already outstanding practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a comprehensive knowledge of wider safeguarding issues and are extremely confident of the actions to take if they have concerns about a child. The childminder and her assistant are a strong team and are positive role models. They communicate respectfully and cooperatively, with a shared a vision of providing excellent care for all children. The childminder has yet to fully explore focused professional development for her assistant, to consistently raise the level of teaching to an even higher level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder regularly observes the children and makes accurate and rigorous assessments of their learning. She closely monitors children's progress and swiftly identifies where they may need extra support to develop key skills. She provides a broad range of experiences that support children's interests and to progress their learning. For example, they recently visited an 'outdoor classroom' to nurture a child's deep curiosity for investigating natural materials. The childminder instinctively knows when to offer support and when to allow children to explore and find things out for themselves. She joins in their play with enthusiasm and suggests new ways of doing things. For example, children joyfully copy her 'sweeps' and large brush strokes as they gleefully 'paint' the patio with water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely helpful. They eagerly fetch the changing mat when the childminder mentions nappy changing and delight in helping to tidy away. They have many opportunities to learn about their local community. They visit a broad range of interesting and enjoyable places, such as the beach and a bird reserve. They engage in meaningful activities to build on their experiences, such as making bird feeders to place in the garden. The childminder promotes children's well-being extremely well. Even the youngest children develop a clear awareness of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they happily go and wash their hands before their snack and quickly pick up their toys to prevent tripping. Children have daily opportunities to be outside, either when playing in the newly refurbished garden, on exciting trips or when walking to groups and on the school run.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children thrive in the stimulating and nurturing environment. They make outstanding progress and are exceptionally well prepared for school. They have a high sense of self- assurance and smile broadly as they explore the childminder's home with confidence and ease. They choose to play with resources that spark their interest and soon become engaged and involved. Toddlers rapidly develop their independence when, for example, they competently put on their own shoes. Children relish in a love of books. They excitedly turn the pages, lift the flaps and accurately imitate animal noises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546028 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10103155 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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