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 demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. They build strong bonds with her and enjoy a cuddle when they need comfort. They learn to be kind and respectful to animals in the home. Children are polite and use 'please' and 'thank you' when they ask for things they would like. They have good relationships with their peers and learn to consider each other as they play in harmony. Their behaviour is superb. For example, children play hide and seek and take turns to count and hide. They giggle out loud excitedly as they find each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder's home is well organised to allow children easy access to the resources that they choose. They happily play in a dedicated playroom that has an abundance of toys and other equipment to support their learning. Children build good language and communication skills. The childminder models language well and gives children time to think, process information and respond. She introduces new vocabulary through reading and conversations. For example, she uses descriptive words such as 'crunchy', 'rolling', 'mixing' and 'tipping'. Children who speak English as an additional language are beginning to communicate with confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of the children in her care. She plans activities effectively around the children's interests to support them in what they need to learn next. n Children make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy their learning and are eager to participate in activities. The childminder encourages them to investigate textures. For example, she provides cereal and rice, and models how to scoop and tip it out of the trucks. Children enjoy playing with it, and they push and hide cars in the mixture. n The childminder carries out regular checks on children's development and discusses their progress with their parents. For instance, she sends regular updates and photos to parents about their child's development. The childminder offers a home-from-home service to the children and their families. Parents give glowing praise of the childminder for the care and learning their children receive.

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need to do better?

n Children develop a love of reading. They learn how to handle books carefully as they lift the flaps of each page with care. The childminder creates anticipation and the children gasp with excitement as they wait to see what is on the next page. Children eagerly call out the names of the animals and make actions and noises to represent them. They repeat a well-known phrase from the story. n The childminder positively encourages children to be as independent as possible.

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need to do better?

15 February 2023 For example, children take care of their personal needs, such as putting on their shoes and coats in preparation for outdoor play. The childminder encourages good hygiene routines. For example, she helps children to wash their hands before meals and clean their faces when they have finished. n Children spend a great deal of time learning outdoors. They play in the garden, and explore the park and the local duck pond. Children collect natural resources for use in art activities. They learn about and develop an understanding of their local community and have opportunities to play with other children. This enhances their physical development, health and wellbeing, and builds on their social interaction with others. n The childminder has undertaken various training courses and workshops since the last inspection to improve and learn new skills. However, her professional development is not tailored to address the gaps in her knowledge.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses counting and simple mathematical language to help support children's understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, younger children enjoy demonstrating their counting skills as they count correctly up to ten. Children begin to use size language, such as 'huge', 'big' and 'small'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully trained in safeguarding. She understands her duty to protect children from harm. The childminder knows the signs that could indicate a child is at risk. She has policies in place, which she can follow should she need to raise concerns regarding children's welfare to other agencies. The childminder understands how to deal with allegations against herself or a member of her household. She is aware of a wide range of safeguarding matters and is confident in her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures. The childminder works effectively to identify and continue to minimise hazards to children.

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should:

n enhance the programme of professional development to address gaps and build on skills and knowledge even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486837 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10276525 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 14 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Great Notley, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 discussed her plans for the children's development and how she implements her educational programme. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request, including evidence of suitability of household members. n Parents shared their views on the provision with the inspector through written accounts.

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Inspection activities

15 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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Inspection activities

15 February 2023 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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