Childminder in Essex

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly into this extremely welcoming home environment. They develop warm relationships with the childminder and form strong friendships with their peers. Children access effective learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors in the childminder's well-planned garden space. They can independently access organised and interesting toys that support different areas of learning across their ages.

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The provision is good

Children listen attentively when familiar books are read. The childminder provides props to support children with storytelling. Young children enjoy looking at picture books, happily pointing to known characters. The childminder provides the appropriate words or sounds. Older children are enthusiastic in providing the rhyming word endings. They are excited to repeat whole sentences when favourite books are shared.

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The provision is good

Children develop good listening skills that will help early literacy. While exploring different musical instruments, they play along to the rhythm of the music. They practise playing loudly and then softly, trying to match the sounds within the song.

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The provision is good

Children are supported well by the childminder. They demonstrate strong social skills, welcoming known visitors to the childminder's home. They are happy to share their family book and talk about what they are playing with. Children gain confidence in communicating their needs, become successful in carrying out self- help tasks and demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects well on the quality of her provision. She recognises areas for improvement to extend learning opportunities for children. For example, the outdoor space has recently been developed to offer an outdoor classroom. This helps to support children to play outdoors all year round, allowing them opportunity for fresh air each day. n Parents speak highly of the care that their children receive while they are with the childminder. They are confident of the quality of her service, reporting that she is attentive to the children's needs. Parents receive regular information about their child's development, as well as what they have been doing each day. They are happy that their children are moving forward in their learning. n The childminder knows the children well, including their interests. She skilfully builds on their different levels of development, providing exciting and relevant

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need to do better?

learning opportunities. Children are highly motivated to take part and quickly become involved in play. n The quality of teaching is good and sometimes outstanding. The childminder

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need to do better?

20 November 2019 confidently adjusts her teaching to suit each child's developmental levels. Children develop the skills they need for future learning. n The childminder supports children's development of communication and language effectively, including those children who speak English as an additional language. She uses a range of vocabulary alongside children's play. Children become confident in their communication, regularly using a variety of descriptive words. n The childminder provides carefully chosen resources to help children understand mathematical concepts. For example, they explore difference in size and number when exploring stacking cups or the different-sized dolls within a Russian doll. The childminder uses correct mathematical language effectively to match children's play. n The childminder helps children to learn about their community and other people. They regularly attend local children's groups as well as visiting places of interest,

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including a local care home, where they share their activities with the residents. n Although the childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, this does not include when using the internet or digital technology. n The childminder is very aware of the children's levels of understanding and is exceptionally effective in supporting positive behaviour. She gives clear explanations when discussing any differences, ensuring that children understand the views of others. Children take the time they need to make good decisions and respond positively to the childminder. They play cooperatively with their peers. n The childminder continues to build on her already good knowledge of child development. She regularly completes training and takes part in early years webinars, extending her professional development. This helps her to update her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She has completed relevant training and knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the welfare or safety of a child. She is aware of her duty to prevent children from being exposed to extreme views and teaches them to respect each other. The childminder ensures her home environment is secure and without risk. She teaches children the procedure to follow in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n provide age-appropriate opportunities for children to help them learn how to keep themselves safe when using the internet or digital technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY229457 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10127097 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Great Dunmow, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am until 3pm on Fridays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to parents and took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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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

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