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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children readily lead their own play and learning in the childminder's welcoming home. Children confidently explore the resources and toys and happily play with their chosen activity. The children demonstrate strong bonds with the childminder and go to her for cuddles and reassurance. They enjoy choosing stories to share with the childminder, who pauses appropriately and encourages them to predict the end of the story. Children share their knowledge with her confidently, as they talk about the bees in the book.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's interests well with the activities she provides. Children demonstrate the extensive knowledge they have learned and remembered. They tell adults that the planet Pluto is now a 'dwarf planet' and that 'Uranus has 27 moons that go around'. They learn the meaning of new words, such as 'revolve'. Children enjoy using their imaginations as they pretend to be astronauts. They carefully put on the astronaut helmets they have made. They keenly tell adults that they are speaking to the other astronauts on microphones attached to their helmets. The childminder praises the children's efforts, and this helps to promote their self-confidence during activities.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to review her provision and make improvements. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and practice. This allows the children opportunities to socialise with other children and adults in a larger group. She has updated her mandatory training, such as safeguarding and child protection. The childminder plans to access further training to strengthen her knowledge and understanding of supporting children's behaviour. n The childminder supports children's language and communication well. She engages with children in conversation, and they confidently share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder skilfully introduces new vocabulary as children play, such as 'torso' when they look at pictures of the human body. The childminder extends children's learning as she explains to them how muscles lie beneath the skin. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to build on their awareness

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need to do better?

of the wonders of nature in the world around them. For example, they visit the local beach and look at patterns on shells, developing their understanding of mathematical concepts. The childminder encourages children to recognise numbers on houses as they walk together around their local community. n Children are learning to be independent. They know the importance of following good hygiene routines. Children know that they need to wash their hands before they eat. Children enjoy freshly prepared snacks and lunches. They talk to the

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need to do better?

25 August 2022 childminder about the importance of washing their fruit before they eat it. n Parents are complimentary about the care and education their children receive. Parents state that the childminder is 'part of their family'. The childminder values the good levels of communication she has with parents. The childminder fully involves parents in their children's learning and development. She gives them regular updates on what their children are learning and gives ideas on how they can support this at home. This helps parents to complement the learning that happens in the childminder's setting. n The childminder carefully plans activities that follow the interests of children and help to support their next steps. For example, the childminder provides a board game where children are encouraged to take turns to throw the dice and share resources. n Children enjoy listening to stories and looking at books. However, the

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need to do better?

childminder does not always ensure that all children are fully engaged in these activities. As a result, children's behaviour is affected, and they disrupt the learning of others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She is aware of the signs and indicators that may suggest a child is at risk of abuse or harm. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She is knowledgeable about the wider safeguarding issues that may pose a risk to children, such as radicalisation. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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should:

n support children to focus purposefully on the activities provided to minimise unwanted behaviour and avoid interruption to other children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422338 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10236898 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 11 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in West Mersea, Essex. She provides care for children from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

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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25 August 2022 25 August 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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