Childminder 560199

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder's home is inviting and resources are very well presented. Children have access to several rooms and a garden which offer plenty of toys and equipment to enhance their learning. They have warm and caring relationships with the childminder, who is always on hand to offer reassurance or a cuddle. Children are happy and safe. Older children become heavily engaged in the daily activities. They confidently explore their surroundings, safe in the knowledge that the childminder is nearby. The childminder strives to follow children's routines from home to help them feel settled and at ease in her care.

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The provision is good

Children are expected to be polite and are consistently reminded throughout the day to use good manners. They behave very well and are respectful and kind to one another. Older children are patient with younger children and happily include them in their games. Children take turns as they play, with the younger children being skilfully supported to do so by the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children are very familiar with where resources are kept and can independently help themselves to toys that capture their interest. Toy boxes are clearly labelled with photos of the contents, which helps to further enhance opportunities for children to make their own choices.

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need to do better?

n Care practices are well embedded in the daily routines. Children know and understand the childminder's expectations. They routinely wash their hands before handling food and know to sit down while they eat. If they are tired, they independently find their individual comforter and lay on the sofa for a rest or a sleep. n Children speak confidently and use a good range of vocabulary. Their speaking skills are extended effectively by the childminder. For example, she often repeats words in conversations and points to objects to help babies to make stronger connections in their learning. n Books feature well in the curriculum and the childminder leads inclusive and interactive reading activities. Children show excitement during familiar parts of stories and show a good understanding when answering the questions the childminder asks. Some children have a real passion for books. They spend time selecting and looking through books and developing their stories. This helps to

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need to do better?

further enhance their good literacy skills. n Children are encouraged to be persistent and try new tasks. When they express that they cannot complete a task, the childminder instinctively demonstrates alternative approaches to help them. For instance, she shows children how to use a rolling pin to roll out pastry. The childminder and other children

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need to do better?

6 January 2020 congratulate each other's efforts with genuine praise, which helps children to feel proud and boosts their self-esteem. n Effective partnerships are established with a local nursery, school and parents. The childminder places great importance on regularly sharing information about children's learning. She engages parents in daily conversations and shares children's 'learning stories' and progress reports to help ensure a consistent approach to learning. Parents' comments are very complimentary. n The childminder has a positive attitude to making improvements. She keeps herself up to date through ongoing training, both online and by attending support sessions run by the local authority. n Planning is not always meticulous enough to respond to the differing levels of engagement of younger children. For example, there is scope to strengthen younger children's involvement and deepen their thinking skills during some

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge of child protection up to date through regular training. She recognises the signs of abuse and has gathered comprehensive information to support her practice. For example, the childminder ensures she maintains the details of the agencies she must contact if she needs to report a concern or seek advice from the local agencies. The childminder has attended training to develop her understanding of how to identify when a child may be at risk of exposure to extreme views or behaviours.

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should:

n enhance younger children's engagement in adult-led activities as they develop and extend their ability to concentrate and participate even more actively in the experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 560199 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10127077 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Halstead, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n A tour was completed with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views expressed in written testimonials. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members and training completed by the childminder.

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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

6 January 2020 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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