Childminder 202916

Inspection date 4 June 2019 Previous inspection date 2 June 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n Children are clearly very happy in the childminder's warm and welcoming homely environment. They confidently choose their favourite playthings from a large collection of age-appropriate toys and resources. n Children build close and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They confidently make friends with children of different ages and play cooperatively. Children learn about the rules and routines of the setting and their behaviour is exceptionally good. n The childminder plans activities based on children's interests. She extends their learning from topics they have enjoyed at school. Children speak happily of holidays and birthdays as the childminder encourages their conversations. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents and other local providers. She ensures that parents are fully aware of the activities she provides and keeps them well informed of their children's progress and achievements.

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This provision is good

n The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children on the service she provides. She reflects closely on her practice and is pleased to implement changes to her setting to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder has not fully established a highly focused programme of training to enhance her continuous professional development and raise the quality of teaching 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 increase opportunities to extend the programme of professional development and raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and the activities provided. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and spoke to children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability, qualifications, policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has good organisational skills. She manages her setting efficiently and keeps required records meticulously. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her knowledge of all safeguarding matters is updated regularly. She reviews her policies as changes in procedures occur. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to protect the children in her care. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk. The childminder knows how to record her observations and understands the procedure for reporting any concerns. She carries out thorough risk assessments of her premises inside and outside, and of the activities she provides. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, she ensures that children are aware of her fire evacuation procedure and together they practise this regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the different learning styles and developmental needs of the children. She keeps a record of younger children's achievements and shares these with their parents and school teachers. The childminder knows the children and their preferences very well. She provides activities that they enjoy and that help them to relax after a day at school. The childminder provides an excellent range of resources to stimulate children's creativity and imagination. For example, children choose from an exciting and colourful range of art and craft materials as they make cards to celebrate Father's Day. The childminder knows that children are fascinated by animals. She provides animal stickers and encourages discussion about where different animals live. This inspires a conversation about endangered species. The childminder listens and responds well to children as they confidently express their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely competitive as they enjoy exciting board games together. The childminder encourages older children to support the younger ones. She understands their various personalities and ensures that the quietest children are equally included. The childminder promotes children's thinking skills incredibly well. She encourages decision making as she involves children in the planning of activities. Children demonstrate, through their excellent behaviour, that they feel safe and secure. The childminder operates an extremely inclusive setting where children learn to value diversity. They hold very interesting conversations about the differences of places, people and the customs they celebrate. Children talk about their family holidays abroad and the different languages they have heard. Children participate in an extensive range of cooking activities, during which they learn about using nutritious ingredients to

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202916 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10070293 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 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 2 June 2015

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The childminder registered in 1997. She operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week from 7.45am to 6.15pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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