Childminder in Southend on Sea

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy, content and receive good levels of emotional support. They have developed warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. Children confidently join in activities with enthusiasm and help themselves to resources that support what they want to do. They develop their small and large muscles effectively. For example, children learn to do a range of movements with their body, such as running, jumping and stretching. Children's speaking and listening skills are developing very well as the childminder skilfully narrates while they play, to support their learning and early language development.

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The provision is good

Children are active and inquisitive learners. They enjoy taking part in creative activities. For example, they use paintbrushes and sponges imaginatively as they make marks on paper. Children are developing a love of stories. They enjoy story time with the childminder, who provides a wide range of props to bring stories to life. This supports children to engage as they talk about the characters and the familiar scenes they know in 'The Gruffalo' and 'Goldilocks and the three bears'.

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The provision is good

Children play well together and behave respectfully towards each other. The childminder patiently supports and praises children, helping them to learn about taking turns and sharing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a positive attitude towards making improvements to practice and self-evaluates her provision. She uses regular opportunities for her professional development. She assesses the success and impact of training on her practice. For example, training on mental health for children has enabled her to help support children's mindfulness. The childminder has implemented yoga sessions and uses breathing exercises and techniques. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. n The childminder knows the children well. She regularly observes and assesses their learning and development. A good range of stimulating resources are available that capture children's attention and cover all areas of learning. However, at times, the childminder does not extend children's early interest in numbers and counting. n The childminder focuses her teaching well on developing children's good communication skills. Toddlers communicate confidently, sharing their own

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need to do better?

thoughts and ideas. The childminder uses opportunities to help children to think through and share ideas well. For example, she encourages them to talk about what they are making during creative play. n The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's developmental needs are well supported. She gathers information about children before they

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need to do better?

6 May 2021 start and has ongoing communication with parents about their children's development. Parents are positive about the attention and experiences the childminder provides and say their children are very happy in her care. n The childminder supports some aspects of children's understanding of the world well. For example, children enjoy daily outings to the park, walks to school and visits to local places of interest to help them learn about the community they live in. However, the childminder provides limited opportunities for children to learn about other families' faiths, lifestyles and cultures that are outside of their own experiences. n The childminder provides children with clear and consistent boundaries. She is a good role model. For example, she demonstrates polite behaviour and shows that she values children's opinions. Children listen carefully to her and confidently take part in activities.

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need to do better?

n Children are supervised well and learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, on outings, children are taught about the dangers of the road. The childminder regularly carries out fire evacuations with children so that they know what to do in an emergency. n Children develop good independence skills. The childminder encourages them to take responsibility for age-appropriate tasks during daily routines. Children work together happily as they tidy away toys. All children learn the importance of good hygiene routines, including why it is important to wash their hands before they sit to eat snacks. The childminder uses consistent routines to help children develop the confidence they need during toilet training. Children are motivated learners and are developing the essential skills they need for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is able to identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child. The childminder also understands wider safeguarding issues, such as the potential dangers of using the internet and the risks of radicalisation. She knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or family member living in the household.

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should:

n enhance the teaching of mathematics to support children to securely understand number and counting n increase children's awareness of other cultures, communities and traditions to help them understand the world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548069 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10131837 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 3 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Shoeburyness, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and from 8.30am to 6pm on Thursdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint review of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector talked with the childminder and minded children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability. She discussed how the childminder reviews her practice and viewed a range of other documentation. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents at the time of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

6 May 2021 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

6 May 2021 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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