Pope, Elaine Suzannah

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 safe and happy in the childminder's nurturing care. The childminder is dedicated to ensuring their health and well-being. Children are enthusiastic and extremely active learners. They express their excitement in anticipation of the excellent activities presented. Children enjoy a wealth of experiences that effectively build on their interests and learning needs. They are resourceful and imaginative. Children are captivated by the hand-made and natural materials that supplement their favourite story.

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The provision is outstanding

Children build extremely strong attachments to the childminder. They are very familiar with the routines of the setting and know where to find everything they need. Children's behaviour is impeccable. They listen intently to instructions and display high levels of concentration, cooperation and participation. Children are exceedingly eager to learn. They become totally engrossed in their play and are highly motivated.

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The provision is outstanding

Children make exceptional progress in their communication and language development. The childminder engages them in interesting conversations about past and future events. Children learn to think creatively as the childminder asks them questions about stories and the models they make from dough. They build their vocabulary with words such as 'squeezy', as the childminder joins them in role play to extend their learning further.

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need to do better?

n Children make outstanding progress. The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's learning styles and how to promote their development. Her assessments of children's progress are meticulous and accurate. The childminder employs high-quality teaching methods. She plans extremely successful activities and experiences indoors and outside that support children to achieve to the best of their potential. n The childminder provides children with endless opportunities to experience the natural world outdoors. Children spend time in woodlands where they learn about the changing seasons. They explore puddles and streams. Children search for insects under logs and watch for birds through binoculars. They collect interesting natural materials to use in their activities in the setting. n Children are extremely imaginative. For example, they pretend they are on an aeroplane with their 'babies', soaring off on a holiday. The childminder extends

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their learning as she talks about staying safe and fastening their seat belts. Children rock in their seats as the childminder acts out the scene. She tells them to 'hold tight' as they glide into the 'airport' for a 'bumpy landing'. n The childminder is highly professional. She fosters close working partnerships

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6 March 2020 with parents. She shares information daily with parents about their children's progress. She makes excellent use of learning packs for children who are about to start school. The childminder encourages children to take home toys and books they have enjoyed in the setting. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home. n Children are extremely competent at mixing ingredients for cooking. They follow written and pictorial instructions incredibly well. Children strengthen their muscles as they stir the foods together. They talk about a storybook monster's favourite dessert as they mix it and say it looks 'gooey'. The childminder reinforces children's understanding of mathematics as they play. She encourages them to count their ingredients. They discuss the colours of raisins and apricots as they add them to their exciting 'yummy crumble'. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy eating. They

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grow vegetables in the garden and learn which foods are best for their health. Children have opportunities to exercise every day in the fresh air. They are extremely independent. They help the childminder to tidy away their resources. The childminder teaches children to respect others and to listen to and value others' opinions. They learn about other cultures and traditions and the differences that make everyone unique. n The childminder is passionate about her role. She has extremely high expectations of herself and her assistant, and in the service she provides for children and families. The childminder continually evaluates the activities she provides. She enhances her skills constantly, seeking new training and researching new ways of working to enhance her already exceptional practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She has undertaken rigorous training in safeguarding together with her assistant. She has a thorough understanding of the 'Prevent' duty and an excellent awareness of different forms of abuse towards children. The childminder has a sound knowledge of her local authority's reporting procedures. She understands the importance of keeping detailed records of concerns. The childminder is fully aware of the different signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She reviews her policies regularly and ensures that her assistant and parents are kept fully informed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415121 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10127220 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Chelmsford, Essex. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2. The childminder occasionally works with her husband who is her assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed her plans for the children's development and how she implements her educational programme. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their written feedback. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks, qualifications and the policies of the setting.

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Inspection activities

6 March 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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