Spurr, Christina Helen

Inspection date 31 July 2019 Previous inspection date 11 November 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children enjoy their play and learning in the childminder's welcoming and homely environment. She plans a variety of activities that interest the children and help them to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder observes children as they play and assesses their learning needs accurately. She works closely in partnership with parents and discusses their children's developmental stages. She exchanges information with parents and other settings that children attend to ensure there are no delays in children's learning. n Children of different ages play and learn together in harmony. The childminder teaches them to listen to each other and share cooperatively. Children help each other and support each other's learning. For example, older children read to younger ones and help them to understand the rules of games. n The childminder interacts well with children and supervises their play. She supports

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This provision is good

children to make choices and decisions. She helps to extend their learning by asking skilful questions that encourage them to think and solve problems. n Parents are pleased to contribute to the childminder's self-evaluation. This helps her to reflect on her practice. She asks children for their views regularly and takes them into account when planning her activities. n Children do not always have access to a full range of activities outdoors to meet all the areas of learning, particularly for those who may prefer to learn outside. 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.

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

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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 held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including children's records, policies, procedures and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written comments and testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of a range of safeguarding matters. She is aware of signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to record any concerns and where to report them. The childminder reviews her policies regularly and shares these with parents. She updates her safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training regularly. This refreshes her knowledge of how to protect and care for children effectively. The childminder is conscientious when assessing risks in her environment and takes appropriate steps to minimise any hazards. For example, she teaches children how to behave around animals in the home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps good records of her assessment of children's achievements and shares them with parents. She extends children's learning from topics they enjoy. For instance, children search for clues to a game that links to a favourite story. They listen to music that stops suddenly as they pass around a beanbag. This helps children learn to take turns. Children colour in pictures of favourite characters and cut them out with scissors. The childminder teaches them how to hold the scissors safely and they talk about colours and shapes. The childminder supports children's understanding of letters and their sounds. Children write the letters in their name and use letter stickers to identify their work. Older children enjoy board games. They count the spots on dice and count the number of spaces to move their token.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to understand their emotions. She teaches patience and tolerance and understanding of others' preferences. The childminder has firm boundaries that support children to regulate their feelings and reinforce positive behaviour. Children read books and play with resources that enable them to understand diversity and inclusion. They find out about the cultures of their friends and enjoy tasting different foods. The childminder provides children with a healthy diet. They have fun preparing and decorating their snacks. The childminder supports children's interest in physical and competitive games. She supervises them closely as they race around an obstacle course. She calculates the timing of their energetic laps for them to find out who is the winner.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children practise skills that help them to become independent. They put on their shoes to play outside and help to tidy away their playthings. Children practise holding a pen and make marks on paper in readiness for early writing. They grow in confidence as they successfully complete a puzzle and persevere when sharpening their pencils for colouring. Children negotiate together as they work out how to build a den. They make good progress towards the next stage of their learning and the transition to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416943 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10063012 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Chelmsford. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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