Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 3 July 2019 Previous inspection date 23 February 2016

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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 The childminder creates a welcoming, well-organised and calm learning environment for children. She organises a wide range of interesting activities to promote children's curiosity and imagination. n The childminder enriches children's learning through well-planned visits to community groups, local parks, museums and the zoo, to develop their interests and social skills. n The childminder forms strong links with parents. She routinely shares information with them about their children, including support and advice regarding their care and learning at home. Parents are very pleased with the care the childminder provides. They particularly comment on how happy and excited their children are to join in with the activities and outings. n The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge effectively. For example, she completes regular online training, speaks to other childminders and researches new ideas.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder monitors children's progress well overall, she does not consistently target the youngest children's next steps in learning as precisely as possible. n Occasionally, the childminder overlooks opportunities to encourage the most able children to describe for themselves what they can see or feel and to use expressive language.

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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 target more precisely the very youngest children's next steps in learning and support them to make even more rapid progress n make the most of opportunities that arise to encourage the most able children to fully develop their expressive language skills.

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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 viewed a focused activity and held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant, self-evaluation, risk assessment and the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their emails and written responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to recognise if a child is at risk of harm and knows how to refer concerns to the relevant authorities. She is vigilant and ensures that risks are minimised in her home and on the regular outings with children. The childminder accurately reflects on her provision to identify and implement changes that have a positive impact on children. For example, she has reviewed the information she obtains from parents when children first start and uses this to inform the initial planning more swiftly. The childminder forms good links with the other settings the children attend. She also works in partnership with other professionals, such as speech therapists, to help support children's language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has high expectations for their learning. She plans enjoyable activities that capture their interests and motivate them to try new things. For example, children are inquisitive as they explore and experiment. They observe ice melting and predict what will happen if they add cold or warm water. The childminder skilfully initiates counting during children's play and routine tasks. For instance, she counts with children as they jump on the trampoline and talks with them about the numbers displayed in the garden. The childminder strongly promotes children's enjoyment of stories and rhymes. She provides enticing books and reads to them skilfully to heighten children's anticipation and excitement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and form strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder sets clear boundaries and routines for children to follow. Children quickly learn what is expected of them from an early age and listen and follow rules well. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children to be kind and respectful. Children show care and concern for one another and build strong friendships. The childminder ensures that children learn about the importance of safe and healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy plenty of outdoor play and physical challenges in the garden and when they visit the local parks. The childminder is mindful of the effects of hot weather. She applies sun lotion and ensures that children wear sun hats and play in the shade. Nappy changing is carried out sensitively and the childminder provides good support regarding children's toilet training.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the key skills needed for future learning, including starting nursery and eventually school. They concentrate well during activities, persevering until they have succeeded in their aims. Children progress well in developing their creative skills and imagination. They have fun acting as a customer or shopkeeper, while selecting purchases or counting money in the play shop. They confidently manage their own care needs, for example putting on their shoes, tidying away their belongings and washing their hands independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431255 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10074857 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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