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

p.1

The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's company. They show true affection for her and are completely relaxed and settled in her home. The warm, loving relationships children share with the childminder helps them to feel safe and secure. Children are confident around visitors and are keen to show them their favourite toys. They happily explore their familiar play environment, making independent choices about where and what to play with.

p.2

The provision is good

Children are eager to join in with activities and have a positive attitude to their learning. They make animal sounds while playing with the farm and talk about the colour of the sheep. The childminder supports children's developing communication skills. She skilfully engages children, models conversation and repeats words back so that they can hear them pronounced correctly.

p.2

The provision is good

Children are keen to solve problems for themselves. They enjoy completing a wide range of puzzles, turning the pieces around until they eventually slot into place. The childminder gives praise and encouragement during the activity, which contributes to children's self-esteem. Children take pride in their achievements by stating, 'cool', as they proudly share their completed puzzle. Younger children develop their small-muscle skills and hand-eye coordination as they join bricks together to build towers.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder uses information she gathers from parents, and through her observations and assessments, to personalise the curriculum for children. She considers children's individual stage of development and offers a broad and balance learning environment, which follows children's interests and meets their learning needs. n Children's behaviour is good. They are treated with kindness and patience by the childminder, who gives clear instructions and children understand what is expected from them. The childminder supports children to manage their feelings and regulate their behaviour. As a result, children are beginning to manage their behaviour independently. n The childminder displays books attractively around the room. However, she does not consistently encourage the children to develop a love of books, fostering their communication and language skills. Children's physical needs are met. They spend time outside every day, usually visiting the local parks as well as spending

p.2

need to do better?

time in the childminder's garden. n Parents praise all aspects of the childminder's provision. They state that the childminder's home environment is warm and welcoming, while having safety measures in place due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Parents

p.2

need to do better?

13 October 2021 comment positively about how happy their children are and how their children have settled quickly into the setting. They express their thoughts about the range of experiences the childminder offers their children. n The childminder ensures that statutory training is updated and regularly completes additional online training, such as speech and language. This helps to keep her knowledge and practice up to date and to continuously improve her provision. n Children experience a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. They follow a routine of planned activities as well as enjoying independent play. However, some routine activities lack purpose. For example, the childminder does not use snack time as a learning opportunity for children. They are not encouraged to sit at the table and often walk around the room while eating food. n The childminder introduces counting and mathematical language to the children,

p.2

need to do better?

during everyday activities and through play. For example, she counts the steps of the stairs while climbing and talks about size and shape of items while exploring the play farm. n Children are encouraged to be polite and use good manners. For instance, the childminder praises the children for saying 'please' when they ask for a toy to play with. n The childminder reviews her practice and identifies areas to improve. She evaluates the day's activities and uses her findings to support her future plans. This helps to keep children motivated to learn and to continue to make good progress.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. In addition, she has attended training to build upon her knowledge and understanding of some wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder teaches children how to look for hazards themselves and to manage small risks, for example when out in the environment and crossing the road. This helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe in their surroundings.

p.3

should:

n use routines of the day, such as snack time, as learning opportunities for children to further promote their social skills n enhance children's opportunities to develop a love of books to further nurture

p.3

should:

13 October 2021 their communication and language skills.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2508947 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10191804 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.5

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder had a tour of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a discussion with childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living in the household. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

p.5

Inspection activities

13 October 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

13 October 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7