Childminder EY235721

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

Babies and young children feel safe and secure in the childminder's warm and affectionate care. They quickly become familiar with her routines and settle well. Children are excited to take part in the interesting activities and learning experiences that the childminder provides.

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The provision is good

The childminder is playful and babies giggle as she plays peekaboo using transparent fabric. Babies and young children are friendly and confident. They are inquisitive and enjoy exploring the interesting range of resources presented for them to examine. The childminder is keen to support children's natural curiosity. She provides opportunities for them to use resources they may see at home, such as kitchen utensils, to develop their imagination as they play.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that children are comfortable and supports their understanding of good behaviour. She recognises what children need to learn next and extends their learning as they play. For example, when the youngest children discover their reflection in a shiny surface, the childminder provides a safety mirror for them to examine their faces and expressions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the ways that children learn. She discusses their abilities and preferences with their parents when they first join her setting. The childminder builds on children's fascination with animals to encourage them to learn. For instance, she provides soft toy animals labelled with numbers and shapes to develop their skills in mathematics. n Babies' physical development is promoted by the childminder. She places interesting objects just out of reach to encourage them to stretch and crawl towards them. The childminder responds to babies' babbling to support their language and communication development. She uses singing and rhymes to capture their interest and promote speech. n Children enjoy daily opportunities to socialise in the local community. This helps them to learn about differences that make everyone unique. They find out about the world around them as they experience a range of adventures in parks and at

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need to do better?

the seaside. n The childminder forms strong relationships with parents and keeps them informed of their children's development and progress. She supports parents and works closely with them to build on children's learning at home. The childminder makes links with staff at other settings that children attend. Together they promote continuity and consistency in children's learning. n Children quickly learn to become independent. Babies show extreme excitement at the sight of the delicious, healthy and nutritious meals served by the

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need to do better?

8 November 2019 childminder. They feed themselves from an early age as they sit safely secured in a highchair. The childminder encourages children to take regular drinks to support their well-being. The childminder helps children to manage their personal care and develop good hygiene routines. n The childminder reflects regularly on her practice. She asks parents for their feedback and takes this into account when planning to make changes and improvements to her setting. n The childminder does not ensure that children have plenty of opportunities to experience a wide range of creative play. n The childminder ensures that she keeps up to date with all the essential and mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. However, she has not yet targeted professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her understanding of safeguarding. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. The childminder keeps herself up to date with local safeguarding procedures and undertakes regular training to refresh her knowledge. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm and knows how to record and report concerns.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to explore a wider range of creative play experiences n strengthen plans for professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching practice even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY235721 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10073109 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 4 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Rayleigh, Essex. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.15am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked around the areas of the setting available to children. n The childminder discussed her plans for the children's development and how she implements her educational programmes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents by reading written comments. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks, qualifications, attendance and accident records, and the policies of the setting.

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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

8 November 2019 8 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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