Childminder, Out-of school day care in Essex

This provision meets requirements

Children are settled well and happy at the childminder's setting and they receive warm interactions. Children comment that they enjoy going to the childminder's house as she is 'kind'. The childminder is very nurturing and provides reassurance and encouragement during children's play to extend their learning further. For example, younger children are encouraged to categorise objects by colours, as older children are introduced to 2D and 3D shapes, developing their mathematical skills.

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Children's behaviour is exemplary. Children have good manners as they say please and thank you to the childminder. They happily share resources with one another. Children learn how to express themselves as they learn about different emotions and feelings. Older children talk about their day with the childminder as they discuss their favourite things to do. Children show good independence as they select their own food during snack time. Together, they look at the ingredients they have in their tortillas and learn to wrap these themselves. Children learn how to make healthy food choices as they review ingredients and the fat content of foods.

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Children enjoy attending the setting. They enjoy caring for the childminder's pets. They play ball games with the friendly dog and feed the rabbits. They learn the different foods the animals eat. Children make 'carrots' using purple play dough, and the childminder shows the children 'rainbow' carrots and they learn where they come from.

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need to do better?

n Children have good communication skills. The childminder introduces children to new words to describe how their food tastes, such as 'sweet' and 'sour'. n Children are making good progress and they grow in confidence. The childminder is aware of children's individual needs and interests and how to support their learning further. She reflects on her own knowledge and attends regular training, such as 'Supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities'. This training has provided the childminder with strategies that enable her to support all children in her care. For example, she uses timers to prepare children for the next routine, which has had a positive impact on their personal development. n The childminder has created strong links with the local school and nursery. They share information based on what children are learning, and any strategies in place to support them. n The childminder teaches children how to respect one another. She discusses

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8 February 2023 similarities and differences. The childminder teaches children about different cultures and celebrations to support their understanding of the wider world. n The childminder promotes children's physical development. They play games on the local playing field, such as football and with a frisbee, developing their physical and social skills. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they learn about road safety, boundaries and rules when they are out of the setting. n Children develop their physical skills as the childminder offers a range of activities and resources. For example, children play on the see-saw and swing set in the garden. They use scissors and play with dough to develop their fine motor skills. n Parents comment that the childminder provides excellent care. She is professional, approachable, kind and loving towards the children. Children feel happy and relaxed while in her care. She is their 'trusted adult' and is calm and

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supportive towards children and helps them learn to express themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any concerns she may have to keep children safe. She is aware of how to report any concerns if there are any allegations against herself or a member of her household. The childminder is aware of risks to children's safety, including county lines and radicalisation. She teaches children how to be safe online. The childminder completes regular training to refresh her safeguarding knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486465 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10264253 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 13 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Elmstead Market, Essex. She provides before- and after-school care for nursery and school age children. She operates from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm, from Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder does not work on bank 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 childminder 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 they want 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.

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Inspection activities

8 February 2023 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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