Childminder in Essex

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 enjoy frequent trips and outings. For example, they visit playgroups, local parks, soft play areas and the beach. Children take appropriate risks as they learn to use climbing and play equipment safely. They develop their physical skills, such as babies' early walking skills. The childminder provides opportunities to help older children develop their hand muscles in preparation for their future writing. They concentrate as they complete puzzles and practise fastening bolts and locks. Children learn how to use tools and how to hold pencils with greater control.

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly. Parents comment on how welcoming the childminder is. She develops caring and warm relationships with children. Their behaviour shows they feel safe in her care. Babies cuddle up on her before falling asleep. The childminder thoughtfully supports children's changing care needs and routines.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They are affectionate and kind. For example, they hug their friends. Parents appreciate that the childminder teaches children good values. She is a good role model. For example, she demonstrates polite behaviour and shows that she values children's opinions. Children listen carefully to her and confidently take part in activities.

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need to do better?

n The qualified and experienced childminder provides children with challenging activities and opportunities to support their next steps in learning. She works closely with parents and regularly reviews children's progress with them. Children make strong progress over time and gather the skills they need for school, or the next stage in their learning. n Children enjoy using scissors and shape cutters as they play with dough. The childminder understands how to extend activities and develop children's concentration levels. She introduces more resources and sparks children's imagination. They pretend to feed dough to farm animals. The childminder follows their interest and asks questions to help them continue their imaginative play. n Children's language and literacy skills are well supported. Children regularly sing rhymes and share stories. They are keen to learn. For example, children ask the childminder questions as they share books together. The childminder talks to

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them about the pictures in books and helps them to learn new words, such as 'crocodile' and 'scarecrow'. Children develop their vocabulary and understanding of the natural world. n The childminder uses praise effectively. Children develop a good attitude to learning. She knows the children well and understands how to support their development. However, she does not always make the most of opportunities to

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need to do better?

4 February 2020 develop children's early counting and number skills. n Children develop their independence skills. They take off their shoes and coats as they arrive and put them away. Children learn good hygiene routines and wash their hands before eating or after stroking the childminder's pet dogs. Children learn how to treat and respect the dogs, for example to be gentle with them and to leave them alone when they go to lie down in their beds. n The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, they learn about the benefits of eating a wide range of healthy foods as they eat nutritious meals. She also gives clear messages to develop children's understanding of a healthy balance of active play and screen time. n Children benefit from fresh air and exercise. However, the childminder does not always make the most of these opportunities to fully plan challenging activities for children that prefer to take their learning outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder researches ideas for activities and to ensure her early years knowledge remains current. She reflects on her provision and is enthusiastic and committed to providing children with positive experiences and outcomes. n The childminder understands how to foster effective working relationships with professionals and other settings that children attend. For example, she shares information as they start attending school. The childminder helps to prepare children emotionally with the transition to the next stage in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder clearly explains how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands the local reporting procedures and how to take swift action if she has safeguarding concerns. The childminder understands her responsibility to help protect children. She understands how to deal with any allegations about her, or her family members. The childminder carefully controls how mobile telephones are used in her home. She is aware of risks in her local community. For example, the childminder is vigilant when she takes children out to the beach.

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should:

n provide children with more opportunities to develop their early counting and number skills to help build a firm basis for their later learning n develop the planning of outdoor activities further to fully support children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336763 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062960 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Canvey Island, Essex. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector looked around the childminding premises together. The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she arranges her early years provision and curriculum. n The inspector looked at the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated it with the childminder. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

4 February 2020 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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