Malgorzata Dennison

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 happy and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They are exceedingly motivated to explore the wide range of stimulating resources and activities. For example, babies delight in examining blue-coloured jelly, oats and hooped cereal. They strengthen the small-muscle movements in their fingers. Babies concentrate on squeezing and grasping handfuls of the different textures. They scoop up the mixtures with large metal spoons. Babies have the freedom to transport these into recycled dishes and muffin trays. They grin with pleasure as they pinch big chunks of jelly. Babies are highly engaged and focus on the activity for a long time. They beam with delight as the childminder enthusiastically praises them for trying hard. Babies persevere in tipping their concoctions into larger and smaller containers.

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The provision is outstanding

Children relish the opportunities to investigate innovative resources that the childminder makes herself. For instance, they eagerly post pom-poms into the top of recycled milk bottles. Children learn about colours and count them as they discover them below. Children have formed exceptionally close bonds with the childminder. They feel incredibly safe and secure in her warm and nurturing care. Children flourish in this superb learning environment.

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need to do better?

n The highly skilled childminder uses every opportunity to intelligently extend children's learning through their play. For example, as they enthusiastically drop cars down a spiral chute, she teaches them about size and colour. She gives children time to figure out how to get cars to move when they get stuck. The childminder introduces them to new words, such as 'traffic' and 'spiral', as they continue to play. n Children have fabulous opportunities throughout the day to build on their physical skills. For instance, they take long walks along the beach and throw pebbles into the sea. Children visit local parks and playgrounds. They relish playing in the childminder's wonderful garden with the mud kitchen, bug house, slides and built-in race track for their cars. Babies gain confidence on their feet as they balance and pull themselves up on tables. They know that there will be something exciting to explore and play with.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are exceptional. They are thrilled with the outstanding progress their children make. Parents comment that they are 'extremely happy with her care'. They are delighted with the fantastic opportunities their children have to explore the world around them, such as trips to farms, the aquarium and the library. Parents value the excellent communication they receive. They have regular meetings, receive reports about their children's development and enjoy daily updates.

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2 March 2020 n The dedicated childminder meticulously tracks children's progress. She plans activities in detail to extend their next steps in development. The childminder takes children's individual learning styles into account. She impressively adapts activities to ensure that children remain focused and access all learning opportunities possible. She attends training to further her already expert skills that specifically relates to the children in her care. She proactively incorporates new training and knowledge into her practice. n Children gain a tremendous understanding of how they are unique. For example, babies who have parents from diverse backgrounds learn how to say 'grandpa' and 'grandma' in their parents' first language. Children learn about the festivals and celebrations from their parents' country of origin as well as those in their local community. The childminder is an outstanding role model to children. They

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learn to respect each other and are kind and thoughtful. n The childminder is highly reflective and is always looking at how she can improve. She sets very high standards for herself. The childminder continuously researches new resources and activities to offer children. She works with a network of childminders who meet regularly to share ideas. They keep each other up to date with changes in legislation and offer each other support. Children develop a wonderful group of friends and look forward to seeing them. They are impeccably well behaved.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder makes safeguarding her highest priority. She has a thorough understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder has completed extensive training and her understanding of updated legislation is impressive. These skills enable her to take immediate action should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has identified potential risks in her surrounding area that could affect children and families. She provides parents with information to help keep their children healthy and safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405722 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10137479 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 May 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at convenient times. n The inspector and the childminder discussed children's learning and progress, and evaluated a learning activity together. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written references and feedback forms. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during activities.

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Inspection activities

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

2 March 2020 2 March 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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