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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The experienced childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment. She has formed very close relationships with the children in her care. The children snuggle up closely to her as they share books together. The childminder swiftly identifies if children are tired or upset and comforts them. This helps them to feel emotionally safe and secure. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and are confident to make independent choices about their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model. She treats children with kindness and patience. Children are well behaved. Younger children are learning how to share and take turns. The childminder quickly responds to any issues and is fair and consistent in her approach. Older children show kindness and care towards younger children. Children of all ages play well together.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows the children well. She plans a range of activities to support their good progress and their individual needs. For example, she provides instruments for children to play during 'song time'. This extends the interest and engagement of younger children as they become familiar with the words of the song.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents from the outset. Parents are encouraged to complete 'All about me' documents to provide information about children's capabilities and interests. The childminder ensures that she regularly informs parents about children's ongoing learning achievements and what they need to learn next. This helps to support continuity in children's learning and development. n The childminder continually observes and accurately assesses children's development. She plans activities to support what children need to learn next effectively. For example, when playing with the toy farm, the childminder encourages younger children to develop their range of vocabulary and name the animals. She challenges older children further, encouraging them to name the baby animals. However, sometimes during adult-led activities, the childminder does not adapt the activity to follow children's interests and provide each child

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need to do better?

with the best possible learning opportunity. On these occasions, not all children are highly challenged and stimulated to learn more. n The childminder helps to support children's literacy skills. She encourages children to join in with familiar songs and shares books with them. She uses puppets and props to sustain their engagement. She is supporting older children to recognise letters and to develop their early writing skills. This helps them to be ready for starting school.

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need to do better?

4 November 2019 n The childminder takes every opportunity to support children to develop their mathematical skills. She supports children to count, recognise shapes and compare size as they play. She encourages older children to problem-solve. For example, children share pieces of banana equally at snack time. The childminder encourages them to persevere until they work out the correct answer. n The childminder plans weekly visits to amenities within the local community. For example, children attend a local toddler group and a 'music and movement' group. This provides children with opportunities to socialise in larger groups and helps to develop their confidence and social skills. However, the childminder does not provide a varied range of experiences and resources to promote children's understanding of people, families and communities different to their own. n Children show enthusiasm and work together to help tidy away toys and set the

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table for mealtimes. The childminder encourages children to feed themselves. Older children use age-appropriate knives to cut their fruit at snack time. Children are learning to recycle and they confidently dispose of waste food and other items into different bins.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She knows how to recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond swiftly to any potential concern about a child's well-being. The childminder ensures that her knowledge remains up to date by attending relevant safeguarding training. She has comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures in place, which are implemented in practice to help keep children safe. The childminder has a broad understanding of wider safeguarding concerns and how to identify and report these.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to develop a positive understanding of differences within their community and the wider world n adapt activities to follow children's interests and promote further challenge to provide every child with the best possible learning opportunity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437727 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10127237 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 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a selection of relevant policies, procedures and documentation.

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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

4 November 2019 4 November 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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