Childminder 128195

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children bond with the childminder readily. They form close relationships with her and this helps them to feel safe and secure. The childminder understands children's preferences in play. She provides attractive resources to stimulate their interest and motivate them to learn.

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The provision is good

The childminder shares books with children every day. This helps her to increase their vocabulary. Children's communication and language skills develop rapidly. The childminder continually engages them in conversation. She reminds children of past events and asks them to recount their experiences from home and holidays.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands the children's learning needs well. She assesses their progress accurately and knows what they need to learn next. She plans activities that build on a theme to strengthen children's knowledge and understanding. For example, stories and activities associated with animals lead to an exciting trip to a farm.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder understands children's personalities and takes them into account when setting boundaries. She teaches children to be polite and kind to others. She encourages children to show good manners through role play and by her example.

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need to do better?

n Children choose from a range of activities that help them develop their concentration and attention span. They draw lines and circles on paper, developing good hand-to-eye coordination. Children enjoy rolling, stretching and moulding dough. The childminder encourages them to take time to think about the shapes of puzzles and where pieces fit. These activities promote children's small-muscle skills and help them to prepare for early writing. n The childminder supports children to become independent. They help with everyday tasks such as tidying up. They sort clean washing into colours, promoting mathematical development. Children learn to feed and dress themselves. They enjoy baking activities and discover how cooking turns raw ingredients into something delicious to eat. n Children benefit from a healthy and balanced diet. The childminder provides information for parents on children's nutrition when they first join her setting.

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need to do better?

She teaches children about foods that are good for them. She risk assesses mealtimes and cuts food into small pieces to help keep children safe. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She speaks to them daily and keeps them abreast of their children's progress. The childminder carries out a progress check for two-year-olds and this helps her to identify any

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27 September 2019 delays in children's learning. She uses this information to help her plan a targeted strategy to support children to progress further. n The childminder provides outdoor physical activities for children, such as sports days and obstacle races in the summer. However, she does not always consider the needs of children who prefer to learn outside. n Children learn about people, places, religions and customs as they look through a variety of books with the childminder. They talk about people's ways of life, abilities and traditions. The childminder helps children to acknowledge different festivals through art and craft activities. They meet other children and adults when they socialise in groups and learn to respect their differences. n The childminder reflects on her practice and the service she provides. She undertakes regular and frequent training to enhance her skills further. The childminder provides parents with questionnaires to assess the quality of her

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provision and regularly asks them if they are satisfied with her service. She has forged strong links with other providers in her area who help to support her in her work. The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend to enhance children's experience and maintain continuity in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding matters. She renews her safeguarding training annually to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is aware of the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is fully informed of her local safeguarding procedures and the steps to take to protect children's well-being. The childminder carries out extensive risk assessments of her premises and on all outings with the children. She teaches children to keep themselves safe, for example when out walking and crossing the roads.

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should:

n increase opportunities in the outdoor environment and provide children with a range of activities across all areas of learning, particularly for those who learn best outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128195 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062893 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 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Brentwood, Essex. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked around the areas of the setting available to children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection and spoke to children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written comments. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks, qualification and training certificates and the setting's policies.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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