Piagesti, Lisa Sarah

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and curious as they explore the play environment. They enthusiastically choose their toys and resources and make decisions as they play. Children confidently ask the childminder, or the assistant, for help if they need it.

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The provision is good

The childminder finds out what children can do and already know when they join her setting. She uses this information to plan interesting activities that support children's learning needs and interests. For example, the childminder seeks posters and additional books when she discovers children are interested in the solar system. Children learn to say the names of the planets and talk about space travel. They learn about colours, numbers and shapes through everyday activities. Children enjoy sharing books and singing songs.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the importance of safe and healthy lifestyles. They enjoy eating fruit for snack and drinks are kept within their eyesight. The childminder and her assistant find ways to encourage children to try and taste new food. For example, children add fruit to create facial features on a pancake shaped as a gingerbread man. Children relish the opportunity to play outdoors. They are active in the garden and learn about road safety on outings.

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need to do better?

n Since registration, the childminder has moved to new premises. The new environment is welcoming, safe and well resourced. The childminder ensures that children can easily access resources to develop their keen interest in literacy. Children look at storybooks with pleasure. They help themselves to paper and pencils and explain to the childminder what they are drawing. n The childminder has enthusiastically developed her practice. She researches ideas for new activities and continually updates her already wide range of toys and resources. The childminder has attended all the mandatory training. However, she has not sought ambitious ongoing professional development aimed at raising her knowledge and skills, and those of her assistant, to an even higher level. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how young children learn. She recognises that they develop at different stages and in various ways. The

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need to do better?

childminder assesses and reviews children's progress regularly. She identifies what they need to learn next, helping her to plan effectively for their future learning. n Children are confidently developing their communication and language skills. The childminder supports children's learning by demonstrating and explaining what is happening. Children listen carefully. They follow instructions and extend their vocabulary. However, occasionally, the childminder intervenes too quickly and

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need to do better?

30 September 2019 does not give children enough time to answer questions and express ideas for themselves. n The childminder is kind and caring. She gives praise and encouragement to help promote good behaviour. The childminder supports children to play cooperatively together. She gently reminds then about sharing and taking turns with the toys. Children also learn to recognise their own and each other's different emotions. n Children benefit from regular outings to the zoo, local parks and other places of interest. They enjoy their time socialising with other children of a similar age. Children have good opportunities to learn about their local community and the wider world. n The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She involves them in monitoring children's progress. The childminder provides a consistent two-way flow of information about children's achievements and engagement in activities. Parents make very positive comments about the care

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need to do better?

provided. They praise the homely environment and say their children make good progress. n The childminder establishes positive links with the local school and nearby pre- schools to support continuity in children's care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection issues up to date and completes online safeguarding training. She has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows how to work with other agencies if she has any child protection concerns. She ensures that her new home is a safe and secure environment by completing daily checks. The childminder also completes risk assessments for outings into the wider community.

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should:

n build on the programme of professional development to extend skills and knowledge further and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n give children more time to respond to questions and express their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541255 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10090343 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 to 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder held a discussion to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed a focused activity and held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and the 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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Inspection activities

30 September 2019 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

30 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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