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 are content and happy in the care of the childminder. They warmly welcome visitors and confidently chat to them about what they are doing. Children are very excited when their friends arrive; they cheerily shout 'hurray, you are here'. Children have many opportunities to uses tools for a purpose. They skilfully roll dough into the shapes they want and uses words, such as 'stretching' to describe what they are doing. Children excitedly tell the childminder they can remember how she showed them how to make shapes, such as a sausage. They demonstrate this as they repeat the phrase, 'forwards and backwards' while rolling dough in their hands. Children play together very well and their behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy being outside. They explore the garden and notice how things are changing, such as the growing vegetables have got bigger. Children use spray bottles to water the plants and to make marks on the path. They have opportunities to be active, such as by using the slide and bouncing on simple pogo blocks. Children are learning how to do things for themselves. They skilfully use knives to chop up fruit for snack, and put on their shoes. Children are pleased with their achievements.

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n Children's speech and language development is good. They chat constantly as they play, using descriptive language to explain what they are doing. Younger children are learning how to put words together to make their needs known. The childminder is aware of where delays have occurred in children's learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is being proactive in helping children to close these gaps and undertaking training to further her own knowledge and skills. n Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They sit and listen well to stories. Children relate what is happening to their own experiences, such as describing events they attended where they ate food they see on pictures. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's development levels and knows what they need to learn next. She has a clear intent for each child's learning through the activities she provides. However, at times, the childminder's

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need to do better?

planned activities are not organised as well as they could be. This results in children not engaging in learning as effectively as the childminder thought they would. n Children have many opportunities that help then to develop and practise skills to prepare them for future learning at school. Young children enjoy using pens to make marks on boards, while older children are able to write their names. Children recognise letters as they use playdough cutters. They point out what letter their own and other's names begin with. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They say she creates a

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11 May 2022 friendly, welcoming environment where children are surrounded with many opportunities to play and learn new skills. The childminder consistently shares information with parents. This helps them to know how their children are learning and how to support their development at home. n Children are learning about the importance of developing healthy lifestyles. They know they need to wash their hands before snack and enjoy preparing and eating fruit. Children have many opportunities to be outside, such as playing in the garden or on outings in the local community. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals. She has regular conversations with key persons at other settings children attend. They discuss children's next developmental steps to promote continuity in their learning. n The childminder is highly experienced in the field of early years care and

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education and demonstrates a strong commitment to her work. She regularly reviews her practice and identifies areas she wants to further strengthen. The childminder uses professional development opportunities to further extend her knowledge and teaching skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. She has a good understanding of how to recognise any signs that children may be at risk of harm or extremist behaviour. The childminder knows how to contact relevant agencies in the local area, to seek advice or to make referrals. She has a clear safeguarding policy that she uses to underpin her good practice. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge relevant and up to date.

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should:

n strengthen the organisation of planned activities in order to support children's good engagement in learning even more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2533705 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10215154 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Great Wakering, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with her and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector looked at the areas of the home that are used for childcare and discussed with the childminder how she operates her practice and implements her curriculum. n The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. They discussed the needs of individual children and talked about the progress they are making. n A sample of documents was looked at by the inspector, including the suitability checks of household members and safeguarding and complaints policies and procedures. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and discussed the childminder's reflections of her practice with her.

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Inspection activities

11 May 2022 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

11 May 2022 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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