Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 9 May 2019 Previous inspection date 29 October 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 well and form close attachments to the childminder. This enables them to feel safe in her care. They enjoy the routines of the setting, which helps them to develop a sense of belonging. The childminder provides a welcoming learning environment. She is attentive and understands children's needs well. n The childminder presents a good variety of stimulating activities that challenge children to achieve further. They become active learners who are eager to participate. Children enjoy choosing and making decisions in their play. They make good progress in their learning. n Children demonstrate by their behaviour that they feel safe. They are confident and self-assured. The childminder sets consistent boundaries. She has high expectations of children's behaviour and this helps them to feel secure. n The childminder forms close working partnerships with parents. She exchanges information with them about children's progress. She supports their involvement in

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This provision is good

children's learning in the setting and at home. n The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She takes account of the views of parents and children and has ambitious plans for the development of her business. n The childminder does not maintain a strong focus on raising children's awareness of people, families and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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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 strengthen opportunities to raise children's awareness of differences and similarities in people, families and communities.

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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 took account of the views of parents by reading written comments and testimonials. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified. She seeks regular opportunities, such as through courses and research, to further her professional development. This has a positive impact on her practice and the service she provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes regular training in safeguarding and child protection. This gives her a good understanding of the procedures to follow to maintain the safety of the children in her care. The childminder follows safe recruitment procedures when employing staff for her childcare business. She offers staff supervision and mentoring to support them in their roles. The childminder monitors children's progress and ensures that any gaps in children's learning are quickly reduced.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of children's learning and development requirements. She assesses children's progress through her regular observations of them at play. She uses this information to plan activities to promote their further development. For example, children make good progress in mathematics and their hand-to-eye coordination when they use pens to colour in numbered patterns. The childminder extends this learning as she provides coloured stickers for a similar activity. Children enjoy finding the correct numbered squares when attaching the stickers to a picture of a volcano. The childminder expands children's vocabulary and their understanding of the world as she describes how the volcano erupts and molten lava flows down.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy playing outdoors. They independently fasten their shoes and put on their coats. The childminder understands their interests and listens to their requests. For instance, children remind her that they want to wash cars in the garden. They bring a stool to the sink to watch her fill a bowl with water. They find out how to make sure it is not too hot and learn how to carry it carefully to avoid any spills. Children are engrossed in their tasks, and the childminder praises them for their successful cleaning. This affectionate praise helps to raise children's self-esteem and encourages them to achieve further. The childminder teaches children about the natural environment as they find small creatures in the garden. She helps them to understand how certain things can be recycled and used again. The childminder talks to children about the food they eat. She gives them choices and provides them with a healthy diet. Children understand about

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

the importance of exercise. They enjoy going for walks in the neighbourhood and socialising with others in groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident talkers. They ask questions and describe their play. They learn skills they need to prepare them for school. For example, they discuss the numbers on a clock face. They count numbers and objects in sequence. They learn to subtract as they remove objects when singing familiar rhymes such as 'Ten green bottles'. Children concentrate well. They practise early writing skills while holding a pen correctly. They enjoy looking at books and see that written words have a meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337509 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062961 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Loughton, Essex. She operates from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She also manages a breakfast club at a local school.

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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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