Childminder in Essex

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting and eagerly participate in activities. The childminder is warm and affectionate. This gives children reassurance and helps them to feel safe. Children are well behaved. They are friendly and outgoing. Children show sensitivity as they pretend to feed a doll and tuck it warmly into its pram. They push the pram round and round the room to get their 'baby' to sleep. Children enjoy going to the park where they can practise their physical skills in the fresh air. They demonstrate a good level of independence. Children want to do things for themselves but are able to ask for help when they need it. They draw pictures of their family and are proud to show them to the inspector.

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The provision is good

Children are inquisitive, creative and imaginative. They make good progress in their learning. Young children concentrate hard when they are completing inset puzzles. They use steady finger control as they pick up the pieces. They enjoy doing these as they try again and again. Children talk about the numbers and colours of the puzzle pieces. Children are learning to count in sequence as the childminder holds up her fingers one at a time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is kind and caring. Children readily go to her for cuddles and giggle when she tickles them. She provides a safe and comfortable place for children to play. The childminder offers them choices of activities and snacks. Children enjoy a healthy, balanced diet. The childminder helps them to understand why they must sit still when eating. n Children understand the importance of washing their hands frequently. They are able to use the toilet independently and put on their coats and shoes. Children store their belongings in separate individual boxes. This keeps their things free from cross-infection. The childminder has produced a comprehensive COVID-19 (coronavirus) risk assessment and has a strict hygiene routine for her setting. n The childminder understands how messy play, such as painting and using dough, can help children to express their feelings and demonstrate their creativity. She sits close by and talks to children as they make shapes of their

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choice out of dough or press pieces onto the table. The childminder quietly rolls dough into balls to stimulate children's interest. Children animate their dough teddy bears to kick the balls and they shout 'goal'. n Children are confident to climb the steps in the childminder's garden. They enjoy using chalk on the paving with their friends. The COVID-19 pandemic has limited children's ability to go out into their local community and mix with other people. The childminder is aware of how this affects children and she takes them on regular trips to the local park where they can climb and they run in the fields

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need to do better?

8 June 2021 nearby. n The childminder shares information about children's learning and development with their parents and carers. They exchange videos and make plans together to support the next steps in children's learning. The childminder invites parents for socially distanced meetings to discuss children's progress. However, the childminder's assessment of children's progress is not always sufficiently sharply focused to ensure that any emerging gaps in children's learning are easily identified. n Children enjoy watching videos of nursery rhymes. The childminder talks to them about the characters and reminds them of times past when they found a worm on the path and how they skipped home from school. The childminder uses these past experiences to stimulate children's memory and make links with the present. n The childminder evaluates her teaching as children experiment and test out their skills. She quickly identifies when they need more challenging resources to

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need to do better?

support their learning. However, children have less access to books and daily stories in order to help them to develop a much wider vocabulary.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is knowledgeable about safeguarding matters. She understands how to protect children from harm. She keeps appropriate records and policies that help her to maintain a safe environment. The childminder is aware of safeguarding issues that affect children of different ages. She is aware of how social media can be an influence on older children's lives. The childminder knows who to report to if she suspects any type of abuse and is confident in her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures.

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should:

n ensure the assessment of children's progress is more precise and effectively identifies any emerging gaps in their learning n provide more opportunities for children to access a wider range of reading materials, such as books and stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560934 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10191387 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Harlow, Essex. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. 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 and gained the views of their family members. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

8 June 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

8 June 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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