Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 14 June 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 and her assistants have worked meticulously to address the actions and recommendations set at the previous inspection. They have focused on improving standards and driving quality higher. n The childminder uses her assessments effectively to support children's good progress. She builds on children's interests and the next stages in their learning to support their unique individual learning needs. n The childminder risk assesses her premises to identify and address any potential hazards. Children play and learn in safe and secure surroundings. n Children are settled and happy at this friendly setting. The relationships between children, the childminder and her assistants are warm and positive. n The childminder facilitates children's independence and curiosity very well. She has created an interesting and well-organised learning environment where all children are able to experiment and explore, indoors and outside.

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This provision is good

n Children behave well. The childminder and her assistants are good role models and support children in learning how to respect and value the differing needs of their friends. n On occasions, the childminder and her assistants overlook opportunities to further promote children's thinking skills. They do not consistently give children enough time to respond to questions and express their own ideas. n Reflective practice processes do not currently include the views of parents and children.

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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 maximise opportunities to help children to think and express their own ideas n strengthen reflective practice further to include the views of parents and children.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding and their responsibilities to protect and supervise children. There is a very strong team spirit and they value the importance of working together. The childminder is enthusiastic and has a strong vision of where she wants her setting to be. For example, she has recently made changes to the learning environments to benefit children's individual needs. The childminder and her assistants have good opportunities for further training. Partnerships with other professionals are effective. The childminder works closely with others to ensure children who are not meeting their expected milestones receive the additional support they need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely monitors the progress that children make. She celebrates their achievements with parents and identifies what children need to learn next. The childminder and her assistants have a kind and caring approach and interact purposefully with children during their play. They take regular opportunities to use mathematical language as part of a range of play experiences. The assistants encourage the children to think about number, shape and volume as they count and catch raindrops in the garden. The childminder and her assistants make good use of props to help bring stories to life, to support children to engage during story time. Children are immersed in the story and join in, showing high levels of confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They are confident, happy and settled in the friendly and nurturing environment. Children are developing their independence. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves, such as chop up their fruit for snack and put on their shoes before going out. She praises children when they succeed with tricky tasks. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides advice to parents about toilet training and behaviour management to support continuity of care. She offers interesting resources outdoors and encourages children to be active. For example, they chase and carefully catch bubbles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for their future learning, including starting school. Younger children gain confidence in their surroundings, for example when learning to interact safely with others. Children learn to appreciate the company of others as they enjoy social mealtimes and take turns in conversations. Children develop their early writing skills as they make marks outside in the garden using chalk.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501092 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10085026 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 35 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Basildon. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and holidays agreed in advance. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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