Barone, Mrs Holly Ann

Inspection date 15 July 2019 Previous inspection date 25 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 environment for children. She encourages babies and young children to settle quickly into her warm and homely setting. She supports them to form close attachments to her, and this helps them to feel safe and secure. n Children enjoy exploring a variety of toys, books and other play resources that promote their learning. These include attractive electronic toys that encourage babies and children to investigate. They discover how their actions can produce intriguing results, such as sounds and lights. n Children make rapid progress in their communication and language development. The childminder responds to babies' babbling and talks to them about their play. She supports their physical development and confidence as she gradually moves further away and coaxes them to approach her for cuddles. n The childminder sings to babies and children and encourages their interaction in music

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This provision is good

and movement activities. This further promotes their understanding of language and develops their personal, social and emotional skills. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents and works in partnership with them. This helps to ensure that children make good progress in their learning in the setting and at home. She exchanges information about children's progress with staff at other settings children attend to ensure continuity and consistency in children's learning. n The childminder has not established a sharply focused programme of professional development to help her to raise the quality of her provision to an outstanding level. n Children do not always have access to a full range of activities outdoors to meet all the areas of learning, particularly considering children who may prefer to learn outside.

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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 establish a secure programme of continuous professional development to help to raise the quality of the provision to the highest level n increase opportunities for children to access a full range of outdoor learning and consider children who may learn best outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's developmental records, suitability and qualifications and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to keep accurate records. She knows how to identify signs that children may be at risk of harm. She has clear procedures in place for contacting the relevant agencies if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has refreshed her knowledge of safeguarding matters through undertaking relevant training courses. She keeps in contact with local providers to ensure her policies and procedures are up to date. The childminder ensures that her setting is safe by conducting regular risk assessments. She conducts fire evacuation procedures termly to help children understand what they should do if an emergency occurs. The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She makes plans to improve her setting for the benefit of the children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development regularly. This helps her to identify any delays in their learning. The childminder uses effective systems to support children's development and close any gaps in learning quickly. For example, she uses flash cards with pictures to improve children's language development. The childminder understands how babies and young children learn. She knows they learn best when they have fun. The childminder provides activities that children enjoy, such as musical instruments. Young children listen to the different sounds produced by banging drums and shaking bells. The childminder enhances their learning by counting the bells and talking about colours. This supports children's developing understanding of mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are inquisitive, and the childminder supports them to become independent. Babies turn objects over in their hands to examine them. They like to feel different textures and make good use of their senses. The childminder blows tiny bubbles into the air, and young children reach out to catch them. This improves hand-to-eye coordination and develops physical skills. The childminder supports parents to encourage their children to eat a healthy diet. She provides frequent drinks of water, and babies learn to feed themselves. The childminder provides a huge variety of books that present positive images of people from many backgrounds and abilities. Babies and children enjoy looking at books and turning the pages.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn key skills that help them to become ready for school. They listen to stories and understand how to take turns and share. Children's behaviour is good, and they experience rules and routines. They practise writing the letters in their name, and they recognise numbers and shapes. Children socialise in groups and discover the natural environment on walks in the woods and parks. They learn how to stay safe on the roads on their journey taking older children to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463051 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10075466 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 2013. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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