Childminder in Essex

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely self-assured and confidently explore the inspiring and well- resourced environment. They are excited and focused as they take part in challenging activities that meticulously support their next steps in learning. Even young children, with minimal support, concentrate deeply as they control and tip trays while rolling marbles through paint. Children effectively develop their critical- thinking skills as they predict what will happen when the paint colours mix. They are very proud of their work. Children hold up their pictures, beaming with pride as they show them to the attentive childminder. They persevere and develop an incredibly positive attitude to learning. Parents comment on the rapid rates of progress their children make.

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The provision is outstanding

Children form extremely close and caring bonds with the childminder and his co- childminder. Children's affectionate behaviour shows they feel secure. They respond incredibly well to the childminder's enthusiastic and caring approach. Children's behaviour is impeccable. They are supportive, kind and great role models. For example, children offer to help their friends. They talk about feelings and develop high levels of empathy.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop excellent physical skills as they enjoy outings to soft-play areas and country parks. They thoroughly enjoy active outdoor play whatever the weather.

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need to do better?

n The deeply diligent and committed childminder has exceptionally high expectations for the service he provides. He aims to give children the best possible care. The childminder is qualified and experienced. He uses his expert understanding to thoughtfully support children to achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder works extremely closely with his co-childminder and together they share a vision for providing excellence in early years. They model supportive cooperation and are superb role models. n The childminder gathers particularly detailed information from parents as children start attending. He uses this information to support children's care and learning needs incredibly well and regularly reviews their progress with parents. The childminder is sensitive in his nurturing approach. Children thrive and their emotional needs are consistently well met. n Children's literacy skills are significantly enhanced. They learn to love books.

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Even younger children independently 'read' in the inviting reading den. They benefit from highly successful techniques to maintain their interest, such as story sacks. Children listen attentively for an impressively long time to stories and afterwards act out the tales using animals. They learn to link sounds to

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19 February 2020 letters and enjoy frequent opportunities to develop their early writing skills. n Children become highly confident communicators. The childminder speaks carefully and thoughtfully supports children's emerging language skills. He teaches them new words and ensures they understand how to use the words in context. For example, younger children learn that they put their feet on the 'stirrups' and hold onto the 'reins' as they start to use the rocking horse. n Children respond exceedingly well to embedded routines. For example, after stories, younger children get their blankets and happily lie down and settle straight to sleep near their friends. The childminder thoughtfully supports children's independence at natural opportunities. n The childminder shows children that their opinions and choices are highly important and valued. They are given many choices to exercise their will. For example, children choose their snack from a wide selection of fruit. Children gain

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a good understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. They use stethoscopes to listen to their hearts. Children use binoculars to discuss the details of birds and plants they see as they learn about the natural world. n The childminder teaches children to respect others and he models non- stereotypical behaviour effectively, such as gender roles. Children explain to visitors that boys pushing babies in prams teaches them how to be good parents. n Children learn that they have control over their bodies. The childminder teaches them that they do not have to cuddle someone if they do not want to. n Children recall the story they heard for Remembrance Day. The childminder provides meaningful, varied and age-appropriate experiences to actively develop children's understanding of traditional events, communities and families.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's well-being is of paramount importance to the childminder. He attends training and researches appropriate information to ensure his child protection knowledge remains current. The childminder has a strong working knowledge of wider safeguarding concerns and how to identify a child that may be at risk of harm. He knows how to report any concerns to the relevant authority and is aware of the changes in local reporting guidelines. The childminder and his co-childminder have particularly robust practices and procedures to aid children's well-being. They carefully control the use of online technology and mobile telephones in their home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420754 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10127225 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 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Feering, Essex. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and two assistants. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. 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, the co-childminder and the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector took account of parents' views. She spoke to a small number of parents and read written feedback during the inspection.

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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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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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