Childminder EY541239

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and caring home-from-home environment for children to learn in. She places a strong emphasis on developing relationships with children, who are happy and safe in her care. This helps children to become fully engaged in their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that are stimulating and engage children's interest. She knows what children can do and she supports them effectively to make good progress in their learning. Children explore the world around them and show interest in different types of animals. When sharing a book about animals that live under the sea, the childminder helps them to match these with items in the toy box.

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The provision is good

The childminder has very strong links with parents. She encourages them to play an active role, such as sharing information about their children's care and learning. When a parent tells the childminder that their child has been fascinated by how things work, she provides nuts and bolts for children to to experiment with and encourages them to use tools to manipulate screws. This helps the childminder to meet children's individual needs effectively.

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need to do better?

n Since the previous inspection, the childminder has made significant changes to the way she plans for and assesses children's learning. She closely monitors each child's development. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests and links this to their next steps in learning to generate activities that meet their needs. Careful monitoring ensures that all children are supported to make good progress. n Parents are well informed about their children's development. The open and honest approach fostered by the childminder enables a highly effective two-way flow of information to support children's learning. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. For example, they comment that they appreciate how friendly and accommodating she is. n The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well and are polite. They learn about appropriate ways in which to behave because the childminder

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need to do better?

promotes consistent boundaries. n Opportunities for children to develop their independence skills are integrated into daily routines. They are encouraged, and supported, to put on their shoes and to wash their hands ready for snack time. n Early reading skills are well supported. The importance of sharing books is prioritised and has become an integral part of each day. Children freely select books and giggle excitedly as they snuggle up with the childminder to share

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need to do better?

10 October 2019 these. The childminder pauses children's play to listen to the sounds that can be heard outside. Children correctly identify a refuse collection vehicle. The childminder helps them to notice the difference between the sound of glass smashing and sound of the vehicle's reversing signal. n The childminder is keen to further her skills. She completes regular training through the local authority and uses the wealth of information available online to help broaden her knowledge. This helps the childminder to remain up to date and improves her teaching practice. n Children have good opportunities to challenge their physical skills. They use large climbing and balancing equipment and have regular trips to parks and local groups. Children explore different ways to move. For example, they confidently climb the ladder on the slide. n Children do not have consistent opportunities that support them to develop their

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need to do better?

early writing and mark-making skills. Sometimes, opportunities to incorporate mark-making activities into all areas of children's play are missed. n The organisation of resources can sometimes prevent children from developing independence in their play. This means that children have to rely on the childminder to help them find some of the toys that they would like to play with

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and demonstrates her knowledge of how to protect children in her care effectively. The childminder is able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care and she understands the procedure to follow if a referral is required. The childminder attends regular child protection training to ensure that her knowledge of legislation is consistently updated.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to develop and explore their early writing and mark-making skills n develop further the organisation of resources to enable children to be more independent in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541239 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10092836 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector considered the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed the needs of individual children with the childminder and talked with her about the progress they are making. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

10 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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Inspection activities

10 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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