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 demonstrate a real sense of belonging as they confidently play and move around in the childminder's home. Children have close bonds with the childminder, who is kind, gentle and nurturing. Children snuggle up to her for a cuddle and squeal with laughter as she tickles them during play. Children make personal choices about what they would like to play with. This helps children to understand that their decisions are respected. They access and investigate age-appropriate toys and resources and regularly involve the childminder in their play.

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The provision is good

Young children show a strong determination to manage tasks for themselves. For instance, they wash and dry their hands and try to put on their shoes independently. During lunchtime, the younger children make their own sandwiches. They spread butter on their bread and choose what fillings they would like. Children respond well to the consistent praise they receive from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children show delight as they enjoy using grippers to scoop up items from the water tray. They create marks on the floor using wet paintbrushes. The childminder seizes every opportunity for younger children to develop early maths in their everyday play, such as counting the pom-poms they collect from the water tray.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes positive behaviour effectively. She speaks calmly to children and models good manners, such as 'please' and 'thank you', when talking with the children. Children copy her and say 'thank you' to each other when sharing toys. Children consistently listen and respond well. They learn to use 'kind hands' and they demonstrate respect for others. n The childminder supports children's early communication skills. She continually chats to the children as they play. She introduces new vocabulary, such as 'splash' and 'flicking'. The childminder models the pronunciation of words and gives children enough time to respond to her questions. This helps to support children's understanding and speaking skills. n The childminder helps children to develop a love of books from a very young age. She provides a variety of books to meet children's ages and stages of development, such as soft and sensory books. Children show care and respect

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for the books as they carefully turn the pages and observe what is happening in the story. n Overall, the childminder knows the children well and offers a broad and balanced curriculum that takes account of what children need to learn next. Children are excited to join in with activities that have been carefully selected to follow their interests. However, the childminder is not always consistent when challenging the most able children to further develop their learning. Despite this, children

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22 June 2022 are progressing well in their development. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents' written testimonials express that they appreciate the childminder's friendly, caring and nurturing approach. They comment on how 'wonderful' she is. Parents are kept up to date with their children's learning through daily communication and an online learning journal. n The childminder supports children to develop a positive attitude to learning. Children are eager to learn. For example, they show their curiosity as they look at what floats and sinks and fill containers with water. Younger children demonstrate that they can focus on activities for long periods. n Children benefit from a range of learning opportunities in the local area and wider community. They have regular opportunities to socialise with other children and adults, which helps to support their social development. The childminder makes good use of community resources, such as local playgrounds

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and parks. This helps to further extend children's active play and promotes their large-muscle skills. n Children have good levels of self-esteem. They approach visitors with confidence to show them what they are playing with and share their achievements. Children invite visitors and the childminder into their play. The childminder supports children by giving them praise and talking to them about what they have accomplished.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibilities to ensure that children are protected from harm. She knows how to recognise signs that a child might be at risk and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows what procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or another member of her household. She has completed training on safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder has a good understanding of risk assessment, which helps to keep children safe. She closely supervises children in her care to meet their needs effectively.

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should:

n enhance children's play with more challenging opportunities that stretch and extend learning for the younger and the most able children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562573 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10191172 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 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Written feedback from parents was viewed and the inspector took account of their thoughts. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided both indoors and outdoors. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of relevant documentation

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on request. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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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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