Childminder in Southend on Sea

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children form secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant, who are kind and encouraging. They settle quickly and feel secure in the clear and consistent daily routines. Children are excited to arrive each day and are greeted warmly by the childminder, her assistant and other children. They become confident and independent in choosing resources and activities. The childminder is receptive to children's individual interests, providing opportunities for children to develop their curiosity. Children enjoy creating fish shapes with various art materials, and role-playing with small world toys. They develop active imaginations when playing in the sand or playhouse. Children happily engage with each other, making strong friendships.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant act as effective role models for sharing, turn-taking and respecting others. Children are careful and considerate around others. Older children look out for younger children. They are highly supportive and encouraging. As a result, children become confident and independent from a young age, taking safe risks, and engaging with many activities at the setting.

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n The childminder ensures that children's independence is actively promoted at the setting. Children are toilet-trained. They find their shoes in a box, take their shoes on and off and wash their own hands. Children are highly praised for their efforts, which encourages them to achieve their goals. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's development and how they learn differently. She has built an effective rapport with the children and families and she knows the children well. The childminder recognises when children are progressing well or require further assistance. She puts appropriate support in place swiftly so that all children can access all of the activities and resources. n The childminder has robust systems for observing and assessing children. She plans activities around children's individual interests and developmental needs. The childminder is able to differentiate teaching during activities, to suit all

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children. This has a positive impact on children's development, as each child has achievable yet challenging targets that allow them to learn new skills and knowledge. n Children have frequent opportunities to develop their physical skills outside with slides, seesaws and bicycles. This is highly beneficial, especially to older children who need physical challenges. Younger children are encouraged to take appropriate risks outside and develop core strength. This is evident in the confidence and abilities of the children.

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25 July 2022 n Communication and language development is a high priority. This has a positive impact on the children. The childminder encourages children to develop their vocalisations into sounds, words and phrases, from a young age. The childminder and her assistant are strong role models for using language expressively. They encourage children and praise them when they repeat words and phrases or independently speak themselves. n The childminder has a loving and affectionate dog at the setting. Children learn how to treat and respect her each day. They play happily while she sits beside them. This enables children to develop care and concern for living things, and a love of animals. n Parent partnerships are strong. Parents report that they actively chose this provision over other available childcare due to the caring nature and flexibility of the childminder. They are pleased with how well their children settle and the

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progress that they make in development. Parents recommend the provision highly and appreciate the regular, effective communication and support. n The childminder provides a variety of healthy meals and snacks. Children are able to try new foods and eat alongside their friends. However, the childminder does not promote conversation or learning opportunities during snack and mealtimes. Therefore, children do not develop a deeper understanding on topics around healthy eating and food.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of child protection and their responsibilities to keep children safe. This includes the wider aspects of safeguarding, such as the risk of being drawn into radicalisation. The childminder has a good knowledge of who to call for advice and how to report any concerns. She has robust procedures for reporting accidents or incidents. The childminder ensures children's safety is paramount, making sure that her premises are safe and secure with effective risk assessments in place.

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n maximise all learning opportunities, especially during snack and meal times, to develop children's levels of understanding further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331475 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10231745 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 12 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. She operates term-time from 6:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. During the school holidays, the childminder operates from 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant. 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 setting received since the COVID 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk of the setting to discuss the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation of an activity. n The assistant, childminder, children and parents spoke to the inspector during the inspection, sharing their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff.

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Inspection activities

25 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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