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 enjoy the activities that the childminder provides. They show strong levels of focus. For instance, they sit and trace around different shapes as they play outside. They respond positively when the childminder extends this activity. Children trace around the shape of their hands carefully. This helps children to strengthen the smaller muscles in their hands.

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The provision is good

Children build on their vocabulary. They repeat the names of different minibeasts back to the childminder as she teaches them. Children share their new found knowledge with their friends. They kindly show them the toy dragonfly, telling them what it is. Children pass one another tools, so that they can pick up the creatures they find in the tray.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy books and stories with the childminder. They choose their favourite book from the wide selection on offer, cuddling up with the childminder to listen eagerly. Children demonstrate that they are familiar with the story. They join in with repeated phrases. They anticipate what will happen next. For example, children roll up their trouser leg to show the childminder their knee, as they know this is the next part in the story.

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need to do better?

n Children know where to find things in the childminder's home. This enables them to help with tasks. They tidy up the toys before lunchtime without prompting, clearly familiar with the routine. Children respond positively to the childminder's praise, such as when they try a new food on their plate. The childminder speaks to children as they eat about the benefits of a healthy diet. This develops children's understanding of the importance of eating well. n If children struggle with their behaviour the childminder supports them compassionately. She explains to them why it is important that they are kind to one another. Children apologise meaningfully, saying sorry to their friends. This helps them to build on their already strong friendships with one another even further. n The childminder is aware of children's interests and uses this information to plan activities. For example, some children are keen on nature and minibeasts. Other

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need to do better?

children are more cautious of the pretend creatures. The childminder is aware of this, demonstrating that she knows the children well. Children are inquisitive and take a closer look with the childminder's encouragement. The childminder provides children with magnifying glasses. They use these appropriately to look at the creatures in more detail. This supports children to build their confidence as they try new activities. n Parents are very happy with the care that the childminder provides. They have

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need to do better?

7 July 2022 recently nominated her for an award. She attended a ceremony where she celebrated her achievements as a childminder. Parents feel well informed about their children's time with the childminder. They receive support from her when they have concerns. The childminder shares ideas for activities that children have enjoyed, so that parents can revisit these at home. This helps to build on children's learning even further. n The childminder completes regular professional training. She is keen to develop her knowledge to support all of the children in her care. For example, she completes training regarding autism spectrum disorder. This strengthens her interactions with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, she can build on their learning even more effectively. n Children learn to complete tasks for themselves, such as putting on their shoes when they go outside. They learn to care for others through imaginary play. For

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need to do better?

instance, they pretend to feed the baby dolls and rock them to sleep. This builds on their understanding of how to interact with younger children. n The childminder currently uses a variety of different methods to monitor children's development. This contributes towards her tracking of children's progress not being as accurate as it could be. As a result, the targets she sets children are sometimes too ambitious or inappropriate for their age or stage of development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular in-depth safeguarding training. She has a strong understanding of how to raise concerns regarding children's welfare to the relevant authorities. The childminder recognises the signs of abuse and neglect. She is aware of the signs that a child may be at risk of exposure to extreme views or behaviour. The childminder understands the process to follow should anyone make an allegation against herself or a member of her household.

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should:

n track children's progress more accurately, so that targets are more achievable and appropriate to children's individual age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561034 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10207668 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 2019. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The childminder and inspector held discussions regarding what the childminder wants children to learn and how she delivers this. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took their views into consideration. n The inspector viewed a range of the childminder's documentation, including suitability documents for the childminder and household members.

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Inspection activities

7 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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7 July 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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