Childminder EY333074

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 content. They are busy and thoroughly enjoy the wide range of stimulating toys and resources that the childminder provides. For example, children investigate fascinating musical instruments. They investigate playing a bongo drum, xylophones and triangle loudly and then very softly. The childminder introduces well-loved nursery rhymes into children's play. They choose their favourite rhymes from books and cards. Children laugh in delight as they match hand puppets to the songs and manipulate the puppets to do funny actions. They are developing good hand-muscle skills and an early appreciation of music. Children learn to share and take turns. They concentrate very well and for long periods of time.

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The provision is good

Children have formed very strong bonds with the childminder, including those who have only just started. They feel safe and secure in her care and relish the time and attention she gives them. The childminder consistently reinforces positive behaviour. She rewards the effort that children put into trying hard. Children respond very well to praise and challenge themselves. They beam with pride when they succeed. Children have the confidence to express their opinions and to ask for help if they need it.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong and the childminder knows the children and their families very well. Parents are delighted with the outings that the childminder provides. They value the experiences that shape their children's memories of childhood. n The childminder teaches children early mathematical concepts whenever she can throughout the day. Children are learning to identify numbers and count, and even the youngest children can name and order shapes in size. However, occasionally, the childminder does not organise adult-led activities so that children receive the maximum benefit of the teaching provided. n Settling-in sessions provide children with the time and nurturing care to help ensure a smooth transition from home. Through in-depth conversations with parents and observations, the childminder assesses children's development. She communicates this to parents and together they support children's progress.

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need to do better?

This continuity in learning helps children to thrive. n The childminder uses children's interests to further extend their learning. They have fun and are highly motivated to try new things. For instance, children are inquisitive and happily empty the entire contents of a story basket that relates to one of their favourite books. They eagerly try to put together a complicated puzzle and answer questions about the story. Children persist and follow instructions that the childminder gives them to complete the puzzle.

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need to do better?

25 November 2019 n Children learn about the world around them through interesting outings in their local area. For example, they visit the nearby aquarium and learn about sea creatures throughout the year. Children walk along the mile-long pier and receive certificates for completing the walk. They return to shore on a train and visit the lifeboat centre. n The childminder is reflective on her practice and is continuously looking for ways to improve. However, the childminder does not always research training opportunities that specifically relate to the children in her care in order to strengthen her already strong expertise in delivering teaching to children. n Children make many choices throughout the day. They are learning to be independent and think for themselves. The childminder gives children time and space to think about what they would like to do and how they do it. They are able to be highly creative and adapt the resources around them in their play.

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need to do better?

The childminder extends children's learning through adding interesting words and ideas that captivate their imaginations. n Children learn about different cultures and celebrations throughout the year. For instance, they visit the town's cemetery and discuss and look at wreaths, and make their own later to mark Remembrance Day. Children socialise with a variety of children at toddler groups and library groups that they attend. They make many friends and are growing in confidence. This helps to build their emotional well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures to follow to help protect children's safety and welfare. This includes knowing who to contact to seek further advice. The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder teaches children how to remain safe. For example, they learn about the rules of how to cross the road safely on the school run and other outings.

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should:

n review the organisation of adult-led activities so that children receive the maximum impact of the teaching provided n research training opportunities to strengthen already strong teaching practices that directly support children at the setting to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333074 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10073659 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 7 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Great Wakering, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children during activities. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at convenient times. n The inspector looked at written references from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector and the childminder discussed children's learning and progress, and evaluated a learning activity together.

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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

25 November 2019 25 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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