Childminder 202330

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 12 May 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children's emotional development extremely well. Children are very confident and thrive in the childminder's care. They show their obvious affection for her and show great care and consideration towards each other. n The childminder provides a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences that are in tune with children's interests. Children demonstrate an enthusiastic attitude towards learning, which helps to prepare them well for starting school. n Children play harmoniously and build strong friendships. They enjoy local community groups and trips to the library, where they have excellent opportunities to play and interact with other children. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with local pre-schools and schools. She shares reports about children's learning with teachers and early years practitioners to help create continuity in children's learning. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her

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This provision is good

provision thoughtfully. She takes account of the views of parents and children when planning improvements for her setting. n Although the childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's development, she has not found highly successful ways for all parents to share information about their children's achievements at home. n On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage the more-able children to extend their individual creativity and imagination.

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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 explore new successful ways of encouraging all parents to share information about their children's learning at home n build on opportunities for the more-able children to extend their ideas, imagination and creativity.

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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 a sample of the children's development records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector 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 from their 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 is vigilant about children's safety. She has a secure knowledge of how to respond if she has concerns about their welfare. Her focused professional development has a positive impact on the quality of teaching and learning. The childminder regularly completes online training and shares the new information with her assistant. She also meets with other childminders to keep up to date with childcare trends and to gain new ideas for activities. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's practice. They give high praise for the care and support she offers and the wide variety of activities and outings she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes learning active and fun. Children show high levels of curiosity and consistently try hard to succeed. The childminder skilfully teaches according to children's next steps in learning, weaving these into whatever activity the child has chosen. She places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. She talks to them constantly and asks them questions to encourage their learning. Children also lead conversations and talk enthusiastically about what they are doing. The childminder undertakes regular observations and assessments of children's learning to ensure they are achieving. She is currently reviewing the methods she uses to share this information with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows the children and their families extremely well and provides an exceptionally welcoming environment. She teaches children about health and safety very successfully throughout their learning experiences. The childminder has firmly established routines that help children use excellent manners and demonstrate exemplary behaviour. They are very polite and understand about playing fairly as they take turns with the toys. Children demonstrate their understanding of positive social skills by singing a song about the importance of saying 'please' and 'thank you' to their friends. They develop confidence as they carry out small responsibilities. For example, children are eager to use a brush to sweep under the table after the craft activities. The childminder provides children with an excellent range of experiences that helps them learn about their local community and people from different backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and self- assured. Children are quickly acquiring the necessary skills in readiness for starting school. For example, they listen attentively and become fiercely independent as they manage their own personal care needs. Children eagerly recognise and talk about letters and numbers. They develop precise physical movements that help them with pencil control and early writing. Children use scissors carefully. They cut out wavy and zig-zag shapes and then use sticky tape to connect them together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202330 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10070291 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. She operates all year round on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 5.45pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder's husband works with her as 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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