Childminder in Essex

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish and excel in their learning. They are extremely happy, confident and settle quickly, leaving their parents with ease. They play in the most exciting, inspiring, and welcoming learning environment. Children are provided with the highest quality care and education, as the childminder is committed to continually strive for excellence. The playroom is rich in language and numbers and children flourish and make rapid progress in their development. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the children in her care and, therefore, activities are precisely planned around the children's interests and what they need to learn next. Children, who are fascinated with transport, show great skill managing the remote- control train, which offers suitable challenges. They negotiate and problem solve together as they successfully build a track under a table.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate exemplary behaviour. They are polite, caring and kind to one another. They are exceptionally comfortable and confident in the childminder's home. Children are very independent and have established a strong bond with the nurturing and caring childminder and her assistant. Children show great eagerness to investigate the exciting activities. They show delight at the wind-up chicks and rabbits and race them together. They persevere and patiently learn the skill of the winder mechanism, superbly aided by the childminder. Children squeal with excitement as they race them to the finish line.

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need to do better?

n Children excel in their development as they are cared for by an inspiring childminder. The childminder demonstrates commitment and dedication to her work and her teaching skills are highly effective. The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development and, along with her assistant, completes regular training and research. She evaluates her practice and makes improvements to enhance the already exceptional care she provides. n The childminder has established highly effective partnerships with parents. Parents speak extremely positively of the childminder, commenting it is the 'most perfect setting'. They describe how their children thrive and of the progress their children have made. Parents write about how impressed they are at how well the childminder knows their child and her comprehensive approach to education. Parents are fully supported to continue and extend their child's

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learning at home, as the childminder regularly communicates ideas and provides links and activities to facilitate this. n Children show delight in snack time. They know how to keep safe and healthy and wash their hands without prompting, before sitting at the table. They choose fruits they want to eat and demonstrate excellent independence skills as they peel and chop the fruits for themselves. Children have formed close

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8 April 2022 friendships and help one another. For example, when they pour their drinks they ask one another if they need 'some help'. The childminder is an excellent role model for the children. She speaks respectfully to them and continuously praises them for their achievements. n Children make rapid progress in their language development. The childminder provides children with a language-rich environment in which to learn. Children listen intently and show sustained concentration when listening to stories. They relish sitting under the tree for stories outdoors and negotiate between themselves which story to read first. Children are fully engrossed in the content and ask many questions. They are encouraged to predict what may happen next. n Children flourish and make superb progress in their learning and development. The childminder has the highest expectations for all the children in her care. Children are thoroughly engaged, inquisitive and eager to try new experiences

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and learn. The childminder meticulously plans for each individual child's needs and interests. Great emphasis is given to the skills and knowledge children need for successful future learning, and for their transition to school. Children are extremely independent, confident speakers and can competently take care of their personal needs. n The childminder undertakes training that is targeted at improving her knowledge and how she can best use this for the benefit of the children in her care. The childminder continually reflects on what she can do to improve her practice, as a result all children, including those who need additional support, make excellent progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's well-being and safety are paramount. The childminder and her assistant have a robust knowledge of how to protect children's welfare. They understand fully that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Both the childminder and her assistant are committed to ongoing training to ensure they are fully up to date with current safeguarding practice. They are skilful in spotting any possible signs of abuse and are extremely secure in their knowledge of how to report a concern. The childminder observes children closely and completes thorough risk assessments. The children are superbly supervised while in her care. The childminder teaches the children about staying safe, for example how to use resources and equipment safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2536263 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10208580 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Witham, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the areas of the setting available to children. n The childminder explained her intentions for the children's development and how she plans and implements her educational programme. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials. n The childminder shared some documents with the inspector, including evidence of the suitability of persons working as assistants. n Children spoke to the inspector about things they do at the childminder's home.

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n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation together.

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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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