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 join in the stimulating activities that the childminder arranges for them with great enthusiasm. For example, they are immediately drawn to experiment with bottles of all shapes and sizes on the table outside. Children squeeze out vanilla flavoured water from containers. This helps build the strength of their hand muscles. Children also spray coloured water and are very determined to work out how to use a syringe correctly. Children mix interesting ingredients, such as coffee, tea and orange juice, into water and thoroughly enjoy smelling the different aromas. The childminder introduces children to new words that they find captivating, such as 'concoctions' and 'potions'. They describe their mixtures as 'glittery' and imagine what their potions will do. Children say that they think it may turn them into a fairy and a unicorn.

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The provision is good

The childminder gives children the freedom and time to explore. Children carefully pour water, measure and estimate volume. The childminder further extends their learning. She suggests that they examine and investigate what floats and sinks in the water. Children are completely fascinated by their discoveries. They concentrate intensely and for a long time. Children feel safe and secure in their decisions and have the confidence to express their preferences.

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n Children have formed very close and warm relationships with the childminder and flourish in her kind and nurturing care. Children are very well behaved and listen to instructions. They have made firm friendships with one another and relish the time they spend together. Children are happy in the childminder's care. They giggle delightedly as they receive hugs and tickles from her. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents are thrilled with the progress their children are making. They appreciate the opportunities the childminder gives their children to explore the local area. Strong communication and home links helps to support children's progresses even further. n Children learn about festivals and cultures that different people in the local community celebrate, such as Remembrance Day. They decorate poppies and watch a short, age-appropriate video clip that explains why we remember. The childminder talks to children about why people wear poppies and older siblings

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need to do better?

get them at school. n The childminder carries out ongoing observations and assessments of children's development. She plans activities and outings that help children to progress, and she helps to close any gaps in their learning swiftly. The childminder closely follows children's interests. For instance, they visit the local airport, extending children's love of aeroplanes. They also talk about the fire engines, tractors and trains that they see.

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need to do better?

12 November 2019 n The childminder reflects on what she does and gets feedback from parents. She keeps her knowledge up to date and fresh through ongoing training and online research. The childminder is a member of a local network who share updates and new initiatives. She also works part time at a local pre-school. Input from colleagues provides the childminder with further ideas that help to support her continuous development. n Children have opportunities to make their own decisions throughout the day. They learn to be independent as they manage washing their hands and getting their coats to go outside. Children take risks and challenge themselves in their physical play and development. The childminder places high importance on children's emotional and physical well-being. n The childminder promotes children's early reading through regular trips to the library. She reads them stories, using great expression and actions to keep their

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need to do better?

attention. However, the childminder has not fully developed ways to extend opportunities for children to strengthen their early reading skills. n The childminder has high expectations of children, who confidently rise to the challenge. For example, they thread different-sized buttons onto wire to make beautiful Christmas flowers. Children show great pride in their achievements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a in-depth understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities to protect the children in her care from harm. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She keeps the premises secure, ensuring that children are unable to leave. The childminder diligently checks her home to help minimise any hazards and ensure that children can play safely indoors and in the garden.

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n research and develop further opportunities for children to extend their early reading skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344575 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10073803 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Hockley, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder led an activity, which the inspector observed and discussed with her. n The inspector read parents' testimonials and feedback forms to gather their views about the service and their children's progress. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children during activities. n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that the children use. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at convenient times.

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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

12 November 2019 12 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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