Childminder EY357257

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 are happy and build close bonds with the childminder. She helps children to become emotionally secure. They feel safe and develop confidence and enthusiasm to try new things. Children are keen to invite the childminder and visitors to join in their games. They are imaginative as they act out role-play scenarios and talk about what they are doing. Children enjoy developing their mathematical skills. For example, they recognise and match shapes and colours as they play games with the childminder. They are given opportunities to predict, count and calculate how many items they can see in a picture.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. The have fun as they develop the skills they need for future learning. Children enjoy looking at books for pleasure. They use props and puppets to re-enact a story. Children are also fascinated when looking at non-fiction books. They find out about different insects and learn new words, such as 'scorpion' or 'stag beetle'.

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The provision is good

Children follow instructions and pay attention to what others say while engaged in an activity. They are sociable and communicate with growing confidence. Children prepare for starting school as the childminder takes them to community groups where they can mix with other children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder thoughtfully uses her knowledge of children's interests and enthusiasms to progress their learning effectively. She carefully considers how she will deliver all areas of learning to children and finds different ways to engage them. For example, children who are interested in vehicles, learn to use toy cars to make marks when painting. They observe the patterns made by the tyres and show interest as the paint changes colour. n Overall, the childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment for children. She plans a wide range of activities and has lots of toys and resources. However, younger children are not always able to easily select their play materials, to support their growing independence. n The childminder plans and tracks children's progress effectively. Assessment records are regularly shared with parents so they understand their children's next steps in learning. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles successfully. She

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need to do better?

encourages healthy eating and good personal hygiene. The childminder's garden is currently out of bounds to children while renovations are taking place. Nevertheless, children go on frequent outings to local parks and the zoo, and take part in outdoor play and physical activities. n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's communication

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need to do better?

14 November 2019 and language skills. She talks to children as they play together. The childminder snuggles with the children to look at books and they enjoy singing familiar songs together. The childminder repeats new words, so children hear and learn the correct pronunciation. However, the childminder does not always make the most of every opportunity to encourage children to think and develop their expressive language skills. n Children of different ages play extremely well with together. They take turns, share toys and listen respectfully to each other. The childminder supports children in learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them not to run inside as they may fall or slip. n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She meets regularly with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. The childminder is well qualified and has attended all the

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need to do better?

mandatory training. n The childminder receives very complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides. Parents say that their children love the trips and outings. They comment on the good communication that they receive and the caring environment provided for their children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her ability to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. She is aware of the wider child protection issues that affect children and their families. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder understands the procedures to follow and attends training to make sure her knowledge is up to date. The childminder carries out daily checks of her home to ensure that risks to children are minimised. She also understands how to ensure children remain safe when using computers or the internet.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to independently select their toys and decide on the resources they need for their chosen activity n make the most of all opportunities that arise for children to develop their critical- thinking and expressive language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357257 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062973 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Tiptree, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 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 indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed a focused activity with the childminder and held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her family. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

14 November 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

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