Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date 17 July 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 The childminder offers a welcoming and homely environment. She is professional, organised and has procedures to ensure she always promotes children's welfare effectively. n The childminder and her assistants successfully promote children's emotional well- being. Children display a strong sense of belonging. They have formed close bonds with the childminder and her assistants, enjoying their warm and caring interactions. n The childminder and her assistants are good role models and give children lots of praise and encouragement. Children behave well and develop good manners. They learn to demonstrate kindness and develop positive attitudes towards others. n The areas used for childminding are safe, inviting and welcoming. Children are able to choose from a good selection of interesting toys and play materials. n Partnerships with parents are effective with regard to exchanging information to ensure

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This provision is good

continuity of care for the children. n Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, either in the childminder's garden, on walks to local parks or trips to the local community. These help to promote their good health and support their physical well-being. n The childminder skilfully supports children's early language and communication. She comments on children's play and clearly uses single words and short phrases for younger children to copy. n The childminder does not consistently obtain enough information from parents about what their children can do when they first attend the setting. n On occasions, the childminder and her assistants overlook opportunities to further promote children's thinking skills. They do not consistently give children enough time to respond to questions and express their own ideas.

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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 involve parents in sharing more information to help inform the assessment of the starting points for children's learning n maximise opportunities to help children to think and express their own ideas.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants complete regular child protection training and understand the procedures they must follow to protect children from harm. There is a very strong team spirit and they value the importance of working together. The childminder follows the legal requirements to notify Ofsted of changes to people working alongside her in her home, helping to keep children safe. The childminder evaluates effectively to identify what she does well and areas that need to improve. In addition, she seeks the views of parents. Parents are very complimentary about the quality of care and learning their children receive. The childminder monitors effectively the progress that all children make, helping them all progress well. She shares relevant information with other early years professionals in order to promote consistency when children attend more than one setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants provide an exciting and stimulating learning environment that supports children's explorative and imaginative skills. The childminder provides a balance of planned activities and opportunities for children to lead their own play. Resources available to the children are used very well to encourage counting, sorting and problem-solving, which they approach with enjoyment and enthusiasm. This keeps children motivated. Children learn to explore and investigate different tools when they use creative materials. The childminder and her assistants teach children about the natural world, for example children look for minibeasts in the garden using magnifying glasses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with access to a good range of resources and activities and ensures that play environments are stimulating and welcoming. This supports children well to make independent choices in play. The childminder and her assistants are kind and interact warmly with children, which helps children to settle well and be happy. Children are familiar with the routines of the setting because the childminder ensures continuity. This helps them understand what is happening now and next and, as a result, they transition between activities well. Children show that they feel safe and secure, for example, by confidently talking to visitors. The childminder supports children's good health. Children are always given daily opportunities to eat fresh fruit and vegetables and have access to drinking water, in order to stay hydrated. In addition, the childminder ensures all children are fully protected from the sun when playing

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain important skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. They make their own choices and show confidence in their thoughts and ideas. Children enjoy stories and know a wide range of songs. They display a positive attitude to learning. Children have good counting skills and manage their personal care independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501054 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10090087 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 - 4 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder holds a childcare 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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Registers

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