Childminder EY549404

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children settle extremely quickly into the childminder's care. They are eager to arrive at the setting to begin their play and learning. Children gain a strong sense of belonging. For example, they confidently place their chosen play figure in a little house in the hallway to register their attendance. Children rapidly learn to recognise their name and know where to store their belongings. They form close attachments to the childminder and this helps them to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

Children learn to identify the way they are feeling. They attach stickers to the faces on an 'emotions chart' to show they are happy. Children talk freely about their feelings and think about the feelings of others. They are extremely helpful to each other and display excellent manners. Children behave exceptionally well. They understand the rules and routines of the setting and learn to wait patiently and share.

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The provision is outstanding

Children display extremely high levels of imagination and curiosity. They have tremendous fun as they act out scenes from favourite stories. The childminder brings stories to life as she provides carefully planned resources to inspire children and stimulate their creativity. For example, children construct houses for little pigs from straws, sticks and bricks.

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n Children are skilful communicators. They talk about their play and express themselves well. The childminder helps children to develop their vocabulary as she introduces different words as they play. She asks children open questions that encourage them to answer in detail. This extends their use of language greatly. The childminder teaches children words in another language, which broadens their understanding of the world. n The childminder builds strong and effective relationships with parents. She involves them fully in their children's learning. She works closely in partnership with parents to support children's transitions to different settings. The childminder actively seeks information from other providers and achieves highly effective collaboration with them to maintain continuity in children's learning. n The childminder ensures that children make excellent progress in their development. She builds on their interests and focuses on individual children's

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abilities to extend their learning. The childminder fully understands children's developmental progress and what they need to learn next. She shares this information daily with parents and supports them to continue their children's learning at home. n Children thoroughly enjoy role play and cooperate exceptionally well with each other. They are exceedingly inventive and resourceful. For instance, the children

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19 February 2020 pretend to be 'tigers who came to tea'. They take turns in the role and build on each other's ideas. Children are creative thinkers and very independent. They imagine they are cooking a delicious meal from a variety of 'fantastic' and 'incredible' ingredients. n The childminder provides excellent outdoor experiences for children every day. They enjoy trips to the woods and parks to develop their physical skills and find resources for their activities. Children dig for worms and potatoes in the garden and explore amongst the trees and grass for insects and small flowers. The childminder promotes children's understanding of numbers and counting throughout all of their activities. Children learn about colours and shapes. They practise early writing skills and sing songs and rhymes. n Children learn a great deal about food and healthy eating. They participate in choosing their menu and draw pictures of the sandwiches they will make.

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Children learn to use cutlery as they mash their ingredients. They find out about smells and textures. Children practise spreading butter on bread. They try new foods as they fill their sandwiches and cut them into triangles or squares. n The childminder is highly ambitious. She is dedicated to providing an exceptional childcare setting to meet her extremely high standards. The childminder continually advances her own professional development. She enjoys training and extending her skills. The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She seeks the views of parents and children and makes continuous plans for improvement and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder undertakes extensive training in safeguarding to ensure that her knowledge remains current. She has an exceptionally secure understanding of all safeguarding matters, including the 'Prevent' duty and all types of abuse. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She reviews her policies regularly and is fully aware of local safeguarding procedures. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to record and report any concerns about children's well-being and safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549404 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10143470 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hockley, Essex. The childminder operates on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked around the areas of the setting available to children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's plan for children's development and how she implements her educational programme. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents by reading written comments and speaking to them during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks, registers and qualifications.

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Inspection activities

19 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

19 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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