Childminder EY306157

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 and babies are curious as they explore the play environment. They grow in confidence and build close relationships with the childminder and each other. Babies readily approach the childminder for cuddles and hugs when they need reassurance. The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement to raise their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well and learn good manners.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a varied range of activities linked to children's interests and learning priorities. Children enjoy exploring different textures and natural materials. They manipulate play dough into different shapes and investigate autumn leaves, fir cones and small logs. Children and babies relish the chance to play outside. They learn to throw and kick balls enthusiastically. Children concentrate and solve problems. For example, they work out that they need to walk slowly while they carefully balance a fir cone on a spoon.

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The provision is good

Children are healthy and safe. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks with fruit and vegetables each day. She ensures that children follow good hygiene routines and space is provided where they can sleep peacefully. Children are active and enjoy exercise. They learn to keep themselves safe and regularly practise emergency evacuation routines.

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need to do better?

n The experienced and well-qualified childminder is motivated and enthusiastic about her role. She continually looks for ways she can improve her service for families. The childminder completes a wealth of training courses to keep up to date on current childcare issues and trends and to develop her teaching practice. n The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She has ensured that they are fully aware of their responsibilities and have read the policies and procedures. The childminder and her assistant hold paediatric first-aid certificates and can deal with minor injuries and emergency situations. n The learning environment is welcoming, bright and well resourced. Children freely select their toys and have some opportunities to make decisions as they play. Babies are closely supported. Toys within their reach are safe for them to explore with their hands or mouth. However, the childminder sometimes

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need to do better?

overlooks opportunities for older children to do things for themselves and extend their independence. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She provides plenty of information about their child's development, the care routines and the activities she offers. The childminder also provides parents with ideas for activities they can do at home. n The childminder assesses children's progress accurately. She plans activities

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need to do better?

3 October 2019 based on their next steps in learning. When the childminder identifies that a child may need additional support, she accompanies parents to meetings with professionals. This helps to ensure that they all work together to support children's learning needs. n The childminder provides clear explanations to babies about how things work. For example, babies learn what happens and where things go when toys are put into a chute. They learn to follow instructions and show delight when they complete tasks successfully. The childminder also encourages children to talk about colours and numbers and introduces new words. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to express their ideas or to respond to her questions before she answers them herself. n The childminder is a kind and respectful role model. She teaches children that some toys need to be shared. The childminder supports children to show care

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and consideration for each other's feelings. Children tenderly care for the baby dolls. They learn to look after the toys and return them to the shelves when they have finished playing with them. n Children enjoy exploring the world around them. The childminder provides them with trips to the library and visits to local parks and nature reserves. They also visit community groups, where they can make new friends and mix with larger groups of children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular training to help keep her knowledge of child protection up to date. She maintains clear safeguarding information and knows the correct procedures to report any concerns she has about a child's well-being. The childminder has a good knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. For example, she has well-developed strategies in place to help keep children safe when using the internet. The childminder is vigilant about the security of the children. She checks her home each day to make sure it remains safe and carries out risk assessments for all outings they go on.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for older children to develop their independence and do things for themselves n give children more time to think and express their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306157 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10073521 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 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Corringham, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder carried out a learning walk and held a discussion to understand how the early years provision and curriculum is organised. 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 viewed a focused activity and held discussions with the childminder about the children's progress and achievements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working 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

3 October 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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3 October 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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