Childminder in Southend on Sea

Inspection date 19 June 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 extremely dedicated and enthusiastic about her role. Her home is exceptionally well organised to support children to become highly confident, independent learners. n The childminder is warm, welcoming and caring. She treats children with kindness and respect. Children form very close relationships with her and show their affection for her, helping to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder meticulously monitors and tracks children's progress. This ensures she can rapidly highlight any gaps in their development and provide children with excellent support to help them make outstanding progress. n The childminder is consistently looking for ways to extend her excellent skills and knowledge. Her commitment to professional development is exceptional and reflects her passion for providing high-quality care and education for all children. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills exceptionally

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This provision is outstanding

well. She introduces them to new words as they play, and asks meaningful questions that promote and extend their thinking. n Parents are extremely happy with the care and progress their children make. They state that the childminder is highly professional and describe her as a caring, loving and friendly person. n Partnerships with other providers are exceptional. The childminder successfully works with other professionals to promote a consistent approach, and to meet children's care and learning needs.

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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 develop further the already highly effective partnerships used to share and support outstanding practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by the children. n The inspector observed the children interacting with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely motivated and driven to provide the highest-quality care and education for children. A comprehensive self-evaluation process is in place that reflects the views of parents and children. The childminder continuously researches new ways of working to maintain exceptional levels of provision. For example, she is considering ways to link even more closely with other professionals to share innovative practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding and knowledge of child protection procedures. She is clear about the action she would take if concerned about a child's welfare. The detailed safeguarding policy is regularly updated to ensure all information is current and relevant. Children are supervised exceptionally well. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments of her home, garden and any outings they go on, to identify and minimise any potential hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her training and extensive knowledge well to provide a range of activities that enthuse, excite and engage children's imaginations and interests. She creates a very child-centred and stimulating environment, and children have access to an excellent range of high-quality toys and resources. Captivating themes are used imaginatively. For example, children love learning about their favourite bears. They listen attentively to stories about them and enjoy predicting what may happen next. Children's mathematical skills are cleverly extended by the childminder's interactions during activities. For example, she encourages them to count the small bears, and sort them by colour and size. Children have many opportunities to socialise with others, such as at the local library and playgroups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder visits children at home before they start and gets to know them very well. She is an excellent role model for children. She gives them lots of praise, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is exceptional. The childminder provides them with consistent boundaries and expectations and involves them in helping to devise 'house rules'. They have wonderful opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. They have lots of fun playing in the childminder's well- resourced garden and at the park. The childminder prepares highly nutritious meals and snacks. She teaches children about how they can keep safe. For example, they learn how to cross the road, climb the stairs and help to pick up litter on the local beach.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder provides extremely good-quality teaching and children make remarkable progress in their learning and development. Children are confident and communicate superbly well. Young children rapidly develop their independence. For example, they get their boots and put them on when they go outside to play. Children develop a love of books and enjoy mark making with the wide range of early writing resources. Young children delight in planting, watering and smelling the different herbs they grow. Children are exceptionally well prepared with the skills that will support them in their future learning and when they start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546384 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10105021 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 - 13 Total number of places 4 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 Leigh-on-sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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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