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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They have a structured routine throughout the day, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children play happily with the childminder and their friends. They learn to take turns and share. As a result, children behave well.

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The provision is good

Children develop good language skills. The experienced childminder supports their listening, understanding and speaking skills. Children chat to the childminder and other children. The childminder consistently talks to children throughout the day. They are rapidly gaining new words and using them in their play.

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The provision is good

Children explore their local community. They enjoy many outings, which include going to the local shop. This helps them to understand the world around them and how things work. Children go on daily walks in all weather and visit the beach and local parks. They have access to lots of space to explore freely and have daily fresh air and exercise. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and their physical development is well supported.

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n The childminder plans a well-sequenced curriculum. She uses regular assessment to identify what children know and can do. The childminder is meticulous in ensuring children have no gaps in their learning. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. n The childminder knows the children well. She can talk about what each child knows and what they need to learn next. As a result, children are deeply engaged and make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder understands the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's learning. She understands that their social experiences have been limited. She has worked hard to promote children's language and social development. Children have a rich set of opportunities to chat to others in the local community. n Children's literacy development is well supported. The childminder reads purposefully to the children and asks them questions. For example, when

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reading an animal story, she asks them the names of the animals and what they are eating. n The childminder teaches children new vocabulary. She understands that young children need repetition and reinforcement to learn new words. For example, she helps children to use more words and say longer phrases and sentences. n Parents are happy with the care that children receive. They report that they are learning about keeping themselves safe. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder shares assessments with

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20 October 2022 parents so they can support children's learning. Parents notice the progress children are making, particularly with their speaking. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what young children need to learn. However, children's access to sensory and creative play is limited. As a result, children are not always able to explore creatively in the setting. n The childminder plans a wide range of activities for the children. However, not all children are able to make independent choices about what they want to play with, which are linked to their individual interests. n Children's understanding of diversity is supported particularly well by the childminder. They learn about other cultures and languages. Children explore different foods and cultural costumes. This helps to promote their understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own. n The childminder is reflective of her practice and attends courses to further her

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knowledge. She has recently undertaken training to support children with their speech and language. She works with parents to source help from external agencies when necessary. This helps the childminder to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. She knows how to identify children at risk and how to report and record her concerns. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She can identify signs of neglect and abuse. The childminder regularly attends training to refresh her knowledge.

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should:

n give children more opportunities to self-select activities that are linked to their interests n develop further opportunities for children to engage in sensory and creative activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482278 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10236508 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 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Canvey Island, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure those are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. 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 observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their written views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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20 October 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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20 October 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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