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 are happy and secure at this home-from-home provision. On arrival, they greet the childminder with delight. Children show strong attachments to the childminder. They seek her out for reassurance in the presence of strangers. The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment for all children. They enjoy a healthy and nutritious breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast. There is a strong focus on keeping children safe. The childminder completes regular risk assessment. This ensures children are not placed at risk. Children behave well. They are kind to their friends and remember the importance of sharing with others.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a deep knowledge about the children who attend. This includes what children can do when they arrive at the provision. The childminder uses effective two-way communication with parents. She also carries out regular assessment of children's progress. This means that children enjoy well-planned and challenging experiences. As a result, children make sustained progress in their learning. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has noticed that some children struggle with their communication and language skills. In response, she has embedded communication and language development into the curriculum.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy a language-rich environment. They are offered a broad range of experiences. These support communication and language development. For example, during play, the childminder narrates alongside children. She uses back-and-forth chat to engage children in language. Children babble and chatter along with the childminder. They recognise when it is time to listen and time to respond. Children who have communication delays receive effective support. The childminder works with parents to arrange extra help. This means that children make progress from their starting points. They are less likely to fall behind in their development. n The childminder knows children well. She uses assessment effectively to provide further opportunities for children. Learning experiences challenge and extend children's development. This helps them to build on what they already know and can do. Children enjoy a variety of experiences that help them to learn about

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colours, shapes and counting. They particularly enjoy the 'Pigs in pants' game, which teaches them to recognise and match patterns. However, on occasion, spontaneous and unplanned experiences are not extended. This prevents children from further developing their understanding and knowledge. n Children show concentration and enjoyment in their learning. They play well together and are developing respectful relationships. Children listen to the childminder and are aware of her expectations. They behave well. On occasion, the childminder reminds children of the rules. They respond positively to

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30 November 2022 reminders, such as how to share. Children are developing their independence. They feed themselves with cutlery and pull on their wellington boots. n Children enjoy a broad set of experiences that help them to develop a sense of the wider community. Outings are well planned and promote children's safety. Children visit the local woods and Sealife centre. The childminder introduces new ways to broaden children's cultural experiences. This is through her own knowledge of children's interests and those shared by the parents. They learn about Diwali and Holi. Children develop an understanding of what makes them unique. They play games that help them identify their facial features. Older children explore the forest and build dens with large branches. They make pizza for tea and enjoy art and craft. n The childminder has attended training with the local authority. This has helped to develop her professional skills and knowledge. For instance, she has attended

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training relating to the curriculum and how to promote children's oral hygiene. n The childminder communicates regularly with parents. Children's experiences are shared daily through photographs and videos. The childminder provides updates about children's progress and discusses any concerns with sensitivity. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They express their happiness and gratitude about the care and education received. They feel safe in the knowledge that the childminder provides love and security for their children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are kept safe and secure. The childminder has a secure knowledge about child protection. This includes the indicators of abuse, such as physical abuse or neglect. Also, the childminder has an awareness of broader types of abuse. This includes female genital mutilation and county lines. She is aware of her responsibilities in keeping children safe. This includes what to do if she has concerns about a child. The childminder has attended training to recognise and respond to concerns. She has completed risk assessments for outings and day-to- day activities. There is an additional assessment for the family dog, Teddy.

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should:

n build upon the already effective curriculum to extend children's learning and development further during unplanned and spontaneous experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343953 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10235059 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 12 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. The childminder 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

30 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

30 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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