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 show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They have formed positive relationships with the childminder and their peers. Children are confident to call the childminder and to engage her in their play. They demonstrate affection for the childminder, seeking cuddles and sharing laughter when she joins in with their singing.

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The provision is good

Children form early friendships with each other and are beginning to learn to share and take turns. They demonstrate their thinking and reasoning skills as they problem solve when building towers. They try out different sizes and shapes to make the tower stable. Younger children play alongside the older children, using the blocks in different ways. The childminder supports each child at their different levels ensuring all children benefit from the play.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy learning in the outdoor environment. The secure garden is set up with a wide variety of learning opportunities that the children are confident to explore. The childminder offers free access to the garden as often as possible as she recognises that some children learn best outside. The children eagerly explore the toys and activities, benefitting from the physical play opportunities. They confidently climb, ride and practise ball skills, which helps them to develop strong and healthy bodies.

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n Children demonstrate very good behaviour. They listen to the childminder's requests and willingly follow instructions. Children are reminded to remember their manners when asking for help. The childminder sets clear, consistent boundaries and expectations for children. This results in children knowing and understanding what they should or should not do. n The childminder uses children's interests as a base for activity planning. She is a skilled teacher and uses a variety of methods to support and teach children new skills. Learned skills are revisited to ensure they are secure. For example, children develop a good understanding of mathematics through a variety of activities. For example, children learn to count how many fish fit in the pot. They repeat familiar numbers readily, so the childminder adds more numbers up to twenty. Children line up animals in size order and use trial and error to get the

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sequence right. n Communication and language skills are supported well. The childminder introduces new vocabulary to children when exploring the 'snap' and 'crackle' of the crispy rice. The children are keen to participate and respond well to the childminder's interaction, listening to her ideas and repeating new words and trying new concepts.

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need to do better?

18 May 2023 n The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences to support children's literacy skills. Children practise making marks and engaging in various art activities. They enjoy looking at books independently, which are readily available. n The childminder ensures that she explores children's interests fully. For example, children experience young caterpillars and began to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. The childminder expands on this during a visit to the local sea life centre. Here the children explore the butterfly house and make links to earlier learning. n Transition for children's next stage of education is planned for. The childminder has introduced early phonics and is working on developing their independence in preparation for children to transition to pre-school. However, occasionally, the childminder does not allow the children time to practise these skills when the

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opportunity arises. For example, when washing hands, the childminder turns on the tap for children and pumps the soap. Furthermore, children are not able to see in a mirror to support them to wipe their own noses. n Partnerships with parents are very effective. Parents appreciate the support the childminder offers. She keeps parents informed about their children's progress and well-being. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure the best outcomes for the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities and her role on how to keep children safe. She has a broad and relevant understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues, such as county lines and gang culture. She knows the procedure to follow to report any concerns she may have about the children in her care. The childminder maintains up-to-date safeguarding knowledge through training courses. She recognises the importance of teaching children to keep themselves safe in the home, online and out of the home environment.

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should:

n support children to develop the skills to manage their personal needs independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359627 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10286039 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 15 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, for 48 weeks a year. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector, as part of the learning walk, about the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector reviewed testimonies from parents.

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Inspection activities

18 May 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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18 May 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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