Childminder in Essex

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They happily play in the garden, watering the plants and pouring water and balls down guttering tubes leading to the floor. Children learn to solve their own problems when the balls get stuck and the guttering needs adjusting. They have access to a range of activities outside the childminder's home including toddler groups and the local park. However, the children do not have access to a highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum to support their future development. The childminder is unaware of the reasons she provides activities in relation to the children's next steps in learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy warm interactions with the childminder when reading stories. They show excitement when the story finishes and are eager to choose more stories for the childminder to read. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'swooping', when discussing what the characters are doing. However, the childminder does not gain the information she requires from parents about the language children speak at home. Therefore, the support she provides to children may not always be effective and this can have a negative impact on children's communication, language and literacy skills.

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The provision requires improvement

Children focus their attention when playing with play dough. They practise using a range of resources and tools, such as rollers and cutlery, developing their independence skills. They also enjoy placing the play dough onto letters and numbers, developing their literacy and mathematics skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses the local community to develop children's experiences. They go on regular walks to explore the outdoor environment. They recently collected leaves and created a 'hedgehog' using these. n The childminder extends some aspects of children's language during play. For example, children say 'bus' and she replies with additional words, such as 'a red bus'. n The childminder teaches parents and children about healthy eating and oral health. She uses toy teeth for children to practise brushing. n Children happily share toys and enjoy being in each other's company. They tidy away their toys when finished without being prompted. n The childminder supports children's imagination well. For example, when children pretend to put out a fire, the childminder suggests using string for the hose. n Parents provide positive comments about the childminder. They receive regular updates about what children have been doing and what they are learning.

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need to do better?

Parents comment that children have developed confidence to explore since

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7 December 2022 starting. They say the childminder is reliable and trustworthy and provides a friendly and caring environment. n Children have access to a wide range of activities and resources that they confidently explore. However, the childminder is not aware of what she wants children to learn and why. She organises activities based on what children enjoy, not taking into consideration their next steps in learning. She does not consider the wide range of skills children need support with in order to be ready for their future learning. n The childminder focuses on developing children's independence skills in preparation for school. Young children wipe their own noses and help set up the table for lunch. However, she does not communicate with schools that children will be attending. Therefore, information that can support children's transition on to school is not shared. In addition, she does not share information with other

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need to do better?

settings that children attend. This prevents children from having consistent care and learning experiences between settings. n Although the childminder provides lots of praise to children, she does not always support children to be respectful and sensitive to each other's needs through positive modelling. This can have a negative impact on children's attitudes and enthusiasm towards learning. n Children learn about different cultures through activities the childminder provides. However, the childminder does not gain an in-depth understanding of children's backgrounds, including the language they speak at home. As a result, children's communication, language and literacy skills are not supported effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to keep children safe. She keeps her knowledge up to date through regular training. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of wider concerns such as radicalisation, female genital mutilation, and county lines. She knows what to do should anyone make an allegation against her or a household member. She ensures that her home is safe and clean so children can play safely.

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Due date

7 December 2022 work with parents to understand what languages children speak at home to be able to assess children's communication, language and literacy skills accurately 09/01/2023

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Due date

ensure that children are supported to be sensitive and respectful to one another, to develop their personal, social and emotional development, through acting as a positive role model 09/01/2023

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Due date

strengthen communication with other settings that children attend and local services that are available for families and children to provide consistent care and support for children. 09/01/2023

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should:

n devise and implement an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that supports children to gain all the skills required to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347685 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10263279 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 3 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Basildon, Essex. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, 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 and inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the areas of learning, the curriculum and what the childminder wants children to learn. n The inspector observed a planned activity and evaluated this together with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children about what they enjoy doing at the setting. n The inspector took into account parents' views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's first- aid certificate, and Disclosure and Barring Service certificates for the childminder and household members.

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Inspection activities

7 December 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

7 December 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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