Childminder EY480923

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, curious and keen to learn new things. They enjoy making their own choices and demonstrate a willingness to try things out or test their own ideas. The childminder encourages children to do well. She plans activities in tune with children's interests, enthusiasms and capabilities. For example, children work together when sorting and counting small animal figures. They decide where they go in the farmyard and discuss how hens lay eggs and wool comes from sheep. The childminder continually encourages conversations and introduces new words. Children learn to pronounce words such as 'cockerel' and 'piglet' correctly.

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The provision is good

Children form close bonds with the childminder and each other. They play in an environment that helps them to feel safe. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for starting school. For example, children are fiercely independent. They enjoy demonstrating how they can put on their coats and shoes by themselves when getting ready to go on an outing.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy going on outings to local parks and community groups, where they mix with others and make new friends. They behave responsibly on walks. Children learn about their personal safety and know why they need to stop, look and listen carefully before crossing the road.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how children learn through play and exploration. She provides children with a wide range of toys and resources which are linked to their interests. The childminder makes effective use of her observations to assess children's progress and to identify what they need to learn next. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's early communication and language skills. She speaks constantly to children and gives them a running commentary of what they are doing. The childminder uses clear words and instructions. Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are beginning to use long sentences and hold detailed conversations. n Children enjoy story time with the childminder. She uses carefully thought out questions to challenge their thinking. For example, the childminder encourages children to make predictions about what might happen on the next page. This

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need to do better?

helps to extend their critical-thinking skills and develops their curiosity. n The childminder creates a respectful atmosphere within her home and a safe space for children to grow and learn. The childminder takes a calm approach to managing children's behaviour. Children respond well to her clear and consistent boundaries. They learn about the importance of good manners and being kind to each other.

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need to do better?

5 February 2020 n The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She gathers detailed information about children's routines, likes and dislikes before they start. The childminder shares information about their children's progress through written reports, electronic messages and daily conversations. However, the childminder has not fully established partnerships with providers of all the other early years settings that children attend, to promote consistency of learning. n Overall, the childminder supports children's good health effectively. Children practise good personal hygiene. They understand the importance of thorough handwashing routines before mealtimes to prevent the spread of germs. Children take regular exercise and have opportunities to play in the fresh air every day. However, the childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to promote children's awareness of the importance of eating

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need to do better?

healthily. n The childminder regularly reviews and evaluates her skills and provision. She has a good knowledge of child development and is interested in how children learn in different ways. The childminder completes a variety of online training courses to ensure that she is up to date with changes to childcare requirements. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the care she provides. They say they appreciate the time the childminder spends teaching their children new skills. Parents talk about how well their children have progressed and how information on their children's learning and development is frequently shared.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She regularly updates her knowledge of child protection procedures and has completed online training to learn about wider safeguarding issues. The childminder is aware of the reporting procedures if she is concerned about a child in her care. She checks her premises each day to ensure that any potential hazards are removed or minimised. The childminder is attentive and supervises children well to make sure that they are safe within the premises and on outings.

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should:

n build on opportunities to support children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves healthy n strengthen the partnerships with other early years settings that children also attend, to promote greater continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480923 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10076238 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 3 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 9 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder 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 the curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and accompanied the childminder and children on an outing as they walked to the nearby nursery. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector saw a sample of documents, including evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from their written responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

5 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

5 February 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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