Childminder in Essex

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 play very happily in a homely environment and are confident to make choices and decisions about their play. They are very eager to learn and are highly motivated by the activities that the childminder provides. Children's behaviour is very good. They delight in the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder during activities. Children settle quickly and enjoy the warm, welcoming home that the childminder provides. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. For example, they enjoy cuddles with the childminder when they read books together.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans exciting activities that interest and encourage children to learn. Children show high levels of concentration as they play. The childminder offers children many opportunities to explore and investigate. She provides a constant running commentary for children's play. She models language well, asks questions and introduces a wide range of new words. This helps to extend children's communication skills. Younger children develop their physical skills in preparation for writing. They make marks in paint with their hands and discuss the different colours they have mixed to represent the autumn leaves in their picture.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. She provides children with rich educational experiences, inside and outside, across all areas of the curriculum. The meticulously planned activities she offers allow children to explore and be independent in their learning choices and to be consistently engaged in playing and learning. For example, children explore the changes in the seasons as they paint the different colours associated with autumn. This activity helps children to recall events following on from a walk to collect fallen leaves. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder liaises closely with parents to gain a detailed picture of children's abilities and routines. Parents comment on how much they value and appreciate the good care and interesting experiences that the childminder provides for their children. They describe the childminder as

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need to do better?

being 'amazing'. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills very well. She sits with children as they play and speaks clearly to them. She gives children plenty of time to think and extend their vocabulary. Younger children communicate clearly and eagerly respond to simple questions. n Children benefit from the range of outings they attend in the local area and wider community. They have regular opportunities to socialise with other children and adults, which helps to support their social development well. Children are developing a strong sense of themselves and they learn about the

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need to do better?

16 October 2019 differences between people and their communities. n The childminder values feedback from parents, children and support groups within the local community. She uses this information to evaluate her own practice and identify areas for improvement. The childminder then conducts her own research to help build her knowledge of changes within the early years foundation stage. However, the childminder does not always take advantage of the training and development opportunities available to her. She recognises that this is an area that can be improved upon to help raise the quality of her teaching. n The childminder is very positive and consistent in her approach, and treats children with respect. She gives praise and encouragement to build their confidence and self-esteem. She encourages children to take turns and reminds them to listen to one another. They understand and develop friendships with

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other children and are friendly with visitors. This helps to build their social skills. Children listen to and follow instructions well, and they are eager to help adults and do things for themselves and others. Children are supported well in developing their understanding of how to stay safe and healthy. n The childminder is caring, sensitive and responsive to children's needs. For example, she recognises when children are tired and provides them with soothing words and reassurance. This helps to support children's good emotional well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder talks confidently about her policies and procedures and how these help to keep children safe. Her home is clean and well maintained, and she takes effective action to ensure any hazards to children are minimised.

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should:

n enhance the use of professional development to focus more precisely on building knowledge and understanding in order to continuously raise the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486667 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10076434 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 0 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Harlow, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and pre- arranged family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder observed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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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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