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 are happy and confident in the company of the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They understand and carry out simple instructions. They are beginning to use single-word responses and confidently use body language to make their needs known. Children's behaviour is good. Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to make marks, write and draw. They are encouraged to use their imagination as they make welcome cards for other children. They have great fun playing with and moulding sand. The childminder interacts to engage and extend their curiosity. This helps children to extend their play and learning, for instance, as they fill containers and create three-dimensional shapes out of sand.

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The provision is good

Children's independence is promoted well. They hold crayons between their finger and thumb, accurately colouring in their chosen designs. The childminder has high expectations for children across all areas of learning. She supports them to develop skills to help manage their personal needs, such as washing hands, eating, and tidying up after play. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their education. The childminder celebrates children's efforts and achievements with praise throughout the day. Children respond well to this, showing pride in their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder increases children's awareness of diversity, providing multicultural resources. She speaks many languages, including those of the families attending her setting. She uses this skill very well, listening to parents using their home language to reassure their children and then repeating these familiar phrases to provide children with the reassurance they seek. This helps children to settle quickly in her care. n There is a good focus on learning about the natural world. Children enjoy daily walks that enable them to learn about the world on their doorstep. They learn about the changing seasons and develop their physical skills while using large play equipment at the park. n The childminder knows the children very well. She understands how to close any gaps in their learning. She carefully observes and assesses children's learning and development and uses this information to plan for their next steps.

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need to do better?

However, she does not consistently help to extend children's vocabularies, by using key words in context, for example. n Children's individual needs are met by the childminder, who offers a range of experiences that she knows they will enjoy. Children engage well and have fun as they play. They roar in delight as they see pictures of dinosaurs while sharing books with the childminder. n The childminder effectively supports children to make choices about how they

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need to do better?

23 November 2022 spend their time. Organisation of toys is good and at the children's level, enabling them to move around freely and explore what interests them. n Partnerships with parents are strong. They talk about how their children enjoy the fun activities and trips the childminder provides. Parents comment that they are kept updated and involved in their child's ongoing progress and learning. This helps to support them with their children's learning at home. n Children eat nutritious, home-cooked meals. The childminder teaches them about making healthy choices and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children visit the allotment and learn how food is grown. They have fun harvesting fruits and vegetables that are used in their meals and snacks. The childminder engages children in conversation about how to look after their teeth. n The childminder consistently promotes positive behaviour. She understands the

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need to do better?

developmental needs of young children. She gently encourages their understanding of turn-taking, sharing and tidying up when they have finished playing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular training events to help her remain aware about changes in child protection legislation. She has a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard the children in her care. The childminder is confident of the action to take if she suspects any form of abuse. This includes wider safeguarding concerns, such as those linked to radicalisation and extremism. The childminder keeps an accurate daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their precise hours of attendance. All records are well maintained.

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should:

n extend children's language development even further by making more use of opportunities to include a rich and diverse vocabulary throughout the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350696 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10245679 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 4 Date of previous inspection 27 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Loughton, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the suitability checks for all adults working and living in the household. n Parents sent letters to the inspector about their views of the childminder's setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussion of her service. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and together they evaluated this.

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Inspection activities

23 November 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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Inspection activities

23 November 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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