Childminder, Out-of school day care in Essex

This provision meets requirements

Children thrive in this home-from-home setting. They build incredible bonds with the childminder and their peers. Children feel very safe and loved by the childminder. She creates a family environment where children flourish. Children absolutely love coming to see the childminder and the other children. They show high levels of empathy and concern for their peers. Children are well behaved and know what is expected of them. They show high levels of respect for the childminder and their friends. Children learn to take responsibility for themselves. They understand that their choices have an impact on themselves and others around them.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy a wide variety of play activities that meet their needs. They are encouraged to make their own choices and their independence is promoted. Children are responsible for getting their things ready for school and enjoy working as a team to complete tasks, such as following baking recipes. Children complete their homework with support from the childminder. They build their confidence and self-esteem with the childminder's encouragement. Children take pride in their achievements and value the childminder's opinion. Children learn to care for animals. They lovingly stroke the pet cats and help to look after them.

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need to do better?

n Children's well-being and emotional development are at the heart of the childminder's practice. She understands the importance of ensuring all children feel safe, loved, and respected in her care, so they can flourish in all other areas of their life. n The childminder knows the children incredibly well. She creates a family environment, where all children are valued and included. The childminder tailors her support and interactions to children's individual needs and interests. Consequently, children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's. n The childminder places a high importance on children learning how to be positive members of society. She focuses on supporting children to have high levels of empathy and consideration for others. The childminder supports them to consider the impact of their actions. Consequently, children are very well behaved and considerate of other's feelings. n The childminder helps children to have a positive sense of themselves and to

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develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence. She has introduced a weekly quote to encourage children to think deeply about this. For example, a quote recently used was 'Comparison is the destroyer of joy'. The quotes facilitate lots of positive conversations with the children. They discussed that they would be prouder of their art work if they stopped comparing it to what others had done.

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5 July 2022 n Partnerships with parents are superb. The childminder's high quality communication and feedback means that parents say they have complete peace of mind when their children are attending the childminder's care. Almost all parents attended the inspection in person to share their wonderful views with the inspector. They say they are really appreciative of the extra miles that the childminder goes to support them and their children. n The childminder places a high importance on continually enhancing her own knowledge and skills in child development. She does this to ensure she is always providing a high standard of care. For example, she listens to podcasts and reads books and adapts her new knowledge to suit the needs of the children. The childminder has secure links with local childminders. This helps her continue to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n Children's and parents' views are important to the childminder. She routinely

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gathers parents' feedback about the setting. The childminder considers all children's views, interests, and feedback. She then makes adaptions to her setting to continue to meet everyone's needs. n The childminder provides fun activities that engage all children. Children get to choose the topics and activities they take part in. For example, the children decided they wanted to pick a different country each term to learn about. Children have recently been learning about Egypt. They have taken part in a variety of play activities, including making their own Pharaoh costumes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. She monitors any concerns and knows how to report to the relevant agencies. The childminder is aware of the steps to take if an allegation is made against an adult in the household. She keeps up to date with current and wider safeguarding issues to ensure that children are protected from harm. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, how to keep themselves safe when using the internet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561366 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10190722 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Colchester, Essex. The childminder provides before- and after-school care only. Sessions are from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector took a tour of the setting with the childminder. They talked about how she organises her setting and discussed the play opportunities she provides for children. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities indoors and outside between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views with the inspector in person and via written testimonials. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. A sample of records, including safeguarding policies and procedures and suitability records for household members were seen by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

5 July 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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