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

p.1

The provision is good

Children play happily and are safe in the childminder's home. They run around the garden and challenge themselves, practising going up and down the steps. Children laugh and smile as they interact with the childminder. They talk and communicate with one another in a positive way. The childminder continually talks to the children, helping them to learn new words. They enjoy sharing fiction and non-fiction books. Children talk about what they see and join in with repeated sentences. They like to sing and are invited to choose the songs they would like to share, giving them a voice.

p.2

The provision is good

Children are keen explorers and seek out new play activities. They access a wealth of resources that are age-appropriate. Children use different tools to make marks and like to show their achievements. They are confident and happily talk to each other, with older children often encouraging the younger children. Children are resilient and settle quickly with the childminder's support. They are comfortable in her care, and relationships are warm and kind. Children are polite and are gently reminded of how to behave appropriately. They have a wealth of opportunities to go out every day to explore the community and socialise with others.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to support each other and learn about how others feel. Children use wooden spoons with faces showing different emotions to share how they are feeling. They say, 'I am feeling happy.' Children are encouraged to work together and share. The childminder explains that 'sharing is caring'. One child tells another child, 'I will have a little go, then it is your turn,' and 'I will have two minutes, and then you have two minutes.' Children know how to manage aspects of their behaviour, helping them to develop life skills. They enjoy practising yoga, which supports their gross motor skills and well-being. n Children eagerly join in with the activity set up outside for planting seeds. The childminder provides spades for the children to transfer their own soil. They have fun filling and emptying the soil, making holes in it for the seeds. Links are made to learning about the world and growing what they eat. Children listen

p.2

need to do better?

attentively, sharing experiences of what they like to eat. Snack time is a social occasion, where children talk about fruit. They are encouraged to count and use mathematical language, using words such as 'half', 'small', 'big', 'empty' and 'full'. n Children are focused and concentrate for long periods of time. They thread pasta on sticks, practising their fine motor skills and hand-to-eye coordination. Children help themselves at snack time and cut up their own bananas. They wash their hands before mealtimes and after being outside. Children are

p.2

need to do better?

19 April 2023 competent at this, and it is part of their daily routine. They know to wash their hands after using the toilet and do this by following the poster on the wall of the bathroom. However, independence can be limited at times for some children as there is no appropriate equipment that allows children to reach the sink independently. n As children look through the magnifying glasses, the childminder helps them understand how things are enlarged. Children can see that the tiny ants look much bigger. They fill watering cans from the water butt to water their plants. Children look at books carefully, and the childminder reminds them of how to care for them. Children enjoy singing and nursery rhymes. They play musical instruments and learn to make links to rhythms. Children are encouraged to be their own characters, and this is evident in how they play. They enjoy role play and having conversations with each other. The curriculum offers a good balance

p.2

need to do better?

of both indoor and outdoor experiences. Children are confident and creative. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are happy with the care provided and the support they get from the childminder. They are provided with information and daily updates about how their child is progressing. The childminder supports children who speak different languages, and cultures are celebrated. She finds out about children's family life and uses this information to identify their starting points. The childminder helps to prepare children as they move on to the next stage of their education.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder is knowledgeable in recognising possible indicators of abuse. She has completed safeguarding and child protection training. The childminder knows the procedures to follow and who to contact should she be concerned about a child. She has a good understanding of keeping children safe and keeps appropriate records to support this. The childminder's home environment is risk assessed regularly, and adaptions are made where required. She keeps registers and records of accidents to help to safeguard the children in her care. The childminder regularly updates her training to keep up to date with current safeguarding issues. She completes risk assessments of the places she visits with the children.

p.3

should:

n support children to be even more independent in everyday routines to enable them to reach their full potential.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY482798 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10263342 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2017

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Stansted, Essex. She operates her service all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk discussion to explore intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with written testimonials and questionnaires from parents, which the inspector took into account. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

p.4

Inspection activities

19 April 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

19 April 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6