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 highly motivated and extremely confident learners. They benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop their concentration and critical-thinking skills. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's vocabulary is considerably enhanced. As they read books, even young children rapidly learn the names of animals and develop their understanding of what bats, owls and foxes are. Children learn about complex words, such as hibernate, in context. Even younger children help act out the story of the hedgehog finding the right home to sleep through winter. Children's literacy skills, understanding of stories and enjoyment of books is exceedingly well supported.

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in the childminder's care. They develop deeply significant bonds with the childminder and her co-childminder. The childminder has a remarkably sensitive and caring approach and treats children with respect and genuine affection. Children's behaviour is excellent. Young children readily share toys and older children are extremely sensitive and helpful. For example, they identify that their younger friends may need support to remove their socks and offer to help. Children learn about emotions and readily ask others how they are feeling.

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need to do better?

n The extremely dedicated childminder is deeply committed to her professional development. She continually researches inspirational ideas and updates her early years knowledge. Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed an appropriate early years foundation degree. She evaluates her provision effectively and demonstrates an exceptional drive to provide children with the best possible experiences and outcomes. Parents comment extremely favourably on all aspects of the provision, particularly the very rapid progress that their children make. n The childminder works seamlessly with her co-childminder and displays fantastic teamwork. They are clear on their roles and responsibilities and are superb role models. The childminder actively challenges stereotypes, such as gender roles. For example, she invites children and their families to see her driving and excavating using a digger when completing work in the garden.

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n Partnerships are exemplary. The childminder works exceedingly closely with parents to support children's care and learning needs. She has introduced further ways to support even more effective communication with parents. The childminder meticulously reviews progress with parents. She shares incredibly well-thought-out resources to extend children's learning effectively at home. n The childminder understands how to build highly successful working relationships with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists.

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need to do better?

19 February 2020 She gathers information from them to develop her expert knowledge to support all children. The childminder places an extremely sharp focus on developing children's emerging communication skills. They benefit from effective methods, including the use of sign language. The childminder expertly uses questions. She gives children plenty of time to think and respond. Children find the correct answer themselves under her guidance. She uses praise extremely effectively to help children develop a highly positive awareness of their abilities and achievements. n Children's writing skills are significantly enhanced as they benefit from a wealth of mark-making opportunities. Children develop excellent control and concentrate hard as they start to write letters. n The childminder actively contributes to children's increasing independence. Children learn their opinions are highly valued and are frequently encouraged to

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need to do better?

make choices. For example, they make independent choices about their play and choose nutritious foods to eat. Children develop a highly effective understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, they talk in detail about how to carefully and thoroughly wash their hands. The childminder and her co- childminder have extremely effective care practices. n Children develop excellent balance and coordination skills as they walk along beams. They thoroughly enjoy outdoor play regardless of the weather. n Children learn to take ownership of their bodies and have high levels of respect for themselves and others. The childminder and her co-childminder are very affectionate and provide a loving home-from-home environment. Children ask for a cuddle and are taught that it is their choice if they allow others to cuddle them. n The childminder provides superb opportunities that actively contribute to

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need to do better?

children's understanding of people, families and communities. For example, children remember why and how Diwali is celebrated.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection. She ensures she completes relevant training to keep her knowledge up to date and is aware of recent changes to local safeguarding reporting procedures. The childminder and her co-childminder display a clear understanding of their duty and roles to protect children. She confidently explains the possible indicators of abuse and understands wider safeguarding concerns. The childminder controls the use of mobile telephones in her home, including by family members and visitors. She also teaches children how to stay safe online and to say if they have seen something that concerns them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202485 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10127061 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 1999 and lives in Feering, Essex. She works with her husband who is also a registered childminder, and has two assistants. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for children aged three and four years.

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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, her 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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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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