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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the homely environment the childminder provides. They have secure attachments with the kind and caring childminder. Children are happy and relaxed in her care and welcome her cuddles and affection. They move around freely and show curiosity as they explore the environment and activities. For example, young children concentrate as they investigate different wooden shapes and a shape sorter. They watch the childminder intently as she models pushing the shapes through and then attempt to copy her actions.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They have high levels of self-esteem and smile broadly when the childminder praises their achievements. Children benefit from effective settling- in sessions. The childminder tailors these sessions to support children's individual needs. Children's independence is supported well from an early age. For example, young children are encouraged to feed themselves at mealtimes. Young children develop strength and coordination as they persevere to pull themselves up and to stand independently.

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The provision is good

The childminder has considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's emotional well-being and social interactions. She plans a broad curriculum and ensures that children have many opportunities for outings in the local community. For example, they visit the local sea-life centre, beach, forests and parks. Children are learning to have respect for the environment. For example, they recently went litter picking in their local area.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers a wide range of information from parents before children start at the setting. Through her own ongoing observations and frequent discussions with parents, she assesses children's development accurately. The childminder is aware of what children already know and can do. She plans activities to follow children's interests and support their individual needs. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to practise new skills. This helps children to be secure in their development and ready for the next stage of learning. The childminder carefully considers the activities she plans to ensure that children have fun as they learn. She plans activities to ensure that all children can participate and are included. n Young children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy sensory play. For example, they create patterns with paint, using their fingers, brushes and sponges. Young

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children look at the white paper with awe and wonder as the colourful paint appears on it. In the garden, young children squeal with delight as the childminder blows bubbles and they reach up with both hands to grab them.

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14 October 2021 n Children have access to a range of books. Young children snuggle up to the childminder as she reads books to them. They show interest in the pictures and try to turn the pages independently. The childminder talks to young children as they play and responds to them as they babble and make gestures. However, she does not maximise opportunities for young children to build on the range of words they know and to practise their speech skills. n Young children enjoy music and dance. They listen attentively to songs and sway their bodies to the music. Young children reach their arms out to the childminder as they pretend to 'row the boat' together. They readily squeal with delight when they hear 'don't forget to scream' at the end of the song. n Parents are extremely positive about the childminder and her provision. They praise her daily communication and the broad range of activities she provides for

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children. The childminder regularly shares information about children's achievements and offers advice about how parents can support children's learning at home. Parents say the childminder is 'amazing' and children are excited to spend time with her. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and the provision she offers. She obtains the views of parents and children. The childminder attends training and carries out research to gain additional knowledge and ideas. She implements what she learns to evaluate her practice and improve the curriculum. This helps children to remain interested in activities and make progress in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and how to report any concerns. She knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is aware of the signs and behaviours that may indicate a child is at risk from extremist views. She attends training to help her keep up to date with current safeguarding requirements. The childminder has appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures in place and shares them with parents. She carries out regular checks of the environment to ensure that hazards are identified and removed or minimised.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for young children to build on the range of words they know and to practise their speech skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554479 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10174585 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a creative activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

14 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.

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Inspection activities

14 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.

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