Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 27 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Observation, assessment and planning procedures are effective. The childminder closely monitors each child's development, skilfully pinpointing next steps and possible activities to meet the needs of individual children. Careful monitoring ensures all children make good progress. n Children are happy and engaged in their learning. The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing warm and caring relationships with the children. n The childminder has very strong links with parents. She encourages parents to play an active role in their children's learning. For example, they share information from home to help her to tailor the children's care and learning to meet their individual needs. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. For example, they comment that they appreciate how she welcomes the children as part of her family. n Children enjoy an excellent range of outdoor play opportunities. The childminder

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This provision is good

provides an abundance of exciting activities and equipment that interest children and encourage their participation in learning. n The childminder offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment. She is professional, organised and has procedures to ensure she promotes children's welfare effectively at all times. n The childminder helps to support children's communication and language skills well. She engages in conversation with the children and asks them questions about what they are doing. n The childminder's professional development is not sharply focused enough to help her to raise the quality of teaching higher.

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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 review the range of training and professional development to focus new knowledge on raising the quality of teaching even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the safeguarding procedure and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector considered the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs that a child could be at risk of harm or being exposed to extreme views. She is confident in the procedures she must follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses her childcare qualification well to inform her work and to help to evaluate it and make ongoing improvements. She works well in partnership with other childcare settings that children attend. For example, she exchanges information with them on a regular basis so that children's needs are understood and their care is consistent. The childminder listens to the views of parents and children. She uses this information to make decisions about how she can improve her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's interactions with children are purposeful and sensitive. She accurately observes and evaluates play, and immediately reshapes or extends activities to improve children's learning. The childminder provides a narrative as children play, introducing them to new words and repeating phrases back to them. This contributes to the development of good language and communication skills. Children are given time and space to solve problems for themselves. When emptying a small water tray, they are allowed to ponder what equipment to use and try out their own ideas until they succeed. The childminder remains close by for support and encouragement if needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is friendly, caring and patient. She provides an exceptionally warm and welcoming environment, which supports children to quickly develop secure attachments. Children's emotional and physical needs are well supported. Children confidently choose toys and equipment to lead their own play. Children giggle infectiously as they run around outside excitedly popping bubbles. Children enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks. They are given choices and enjoy helping with food preparation. For example, they chop cucumber for lunch and choose the filling for their wrap. Children's health and physical well-being are positively promoted as they participate in a good range of outdoor activities, including visiting local parks. The childminder supports children to develop their awareness of good hygiene routines. They are beginning to understand that regular handwashing contributes to their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are confident in selecting resources that interest them and are eager to engage in the wide range of activities provided. They are busy and remain focused on activities for prolonged periods of time. They are supported to develop skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to pre-school and school. For example, children practise fastening and unfastening buttons in preparation for doing up their shirts when they start school. Children demonstrate good communication and language skills as they engage in conversations with visitors and the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543418 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10090333 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Benfleet. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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