Fisher, Caroline Mary

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 cared for in a nurturing, spacious and homely environment. They show strong attachments to the childminder as they come to her for reassurance and a cuddle. This helps to develop a sense of well-being. The childminder knows the children well. She knows what interests them and makes sure that their favourite resources are readily available each day.

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The provision is good

Young children show a love of books and choose familiar stories in their home language. They say to the childminder, 'Let's share a story', as they sit comfortably together. The childminder encourages children to look, point to and say new words in English, as well as in their home language. This helps children who speak English as an additional language to build on their growing vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children. Children behave well due to the childminder's calm approach. She teaches them how to take turns and share through positive modelling and consistent routines. Children competently help each other to tidy the toys away. Children play with a range of resources and choose what they would like to play with next. This helps to support their growing independence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a language-rich environment. She talks to the children, describing what they are doing. For example, in the outdoor area where children role play using pedal cars, they say to each other, 'Have a good day'. This exposure to purposeful vocabulary enables them to learn new words and practise their conversational skills. n Children benefit from meaningful learning because the childminder has a well- planned curriculum. Although this builds on what children know and can already do, sometimes the childminder does not recognise swiftly when children are ready to move on in their learning. For example, children enjoy taking toy farm animals out of a bag. However, they can already name them, and the childminder does not extend this to challenge their learning. n The childminder understands how children learn through play. She supports their play by providing a range of accessible indoor and outdoor toys. Children

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need to do better?

independently fill up a self–service tap in the mud kitchen. They enjoy turning on the tap and refilling the sink. This enables children to practise what they know and experiment to test out their ideas. n Regular observations and assessments of children's learning allow the childminder to gain a good understanding of what they know and what they need to learn next. She carefully plans what to do next and any gaps are identified and quickly addressed.

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need to do better?

17 May 2023 n The childminder takes children on daily visits and trips. For example, they walk to a singing group and a local toddler activity group. This gives children rich opportunities to discover their local community and socialise with other children. n The childminder has strong links with other professionals. Regular visits to other childminders to share good practice and play ideas, including science experiments, allow children to access additional resources and play opportunities. n The childminder finds out good information from parents before children start at her setting. This helps her to plan effectively for children's care and learning. Children with additional health needs are especially well provided for and care plans are carefully followed. This reassures parents that their child's needs are met. n Children's opinions and choices are valued and listened to by the childminder. She encourages them to choose activities and decide when they would like to

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play outdoors. This helps children to build their self-confidence and growing independence. n Parents are pleased with the experiences their children receive and the activities the childminder provides. They speak highly of the childminder and the nurturing care she offers to their children. Parents feel part of their child's care and early education. They report, 'We especially love seeing photos of what our children have been exploring and the friendships they have made'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are well supervised at all times. The childminder ensures all areas of the setting are free from hazards and safe for children. She is aware of local safeguarding procedures and can explain what to do if she has a concern regarding a child. The childminder understands the reporting procedure if she has a concern regarding another professional or adult. She can explain the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report her concerns. The childminder is knowledgeable on a wide range of safeguarding issues, including radicalisation, and can confidently discuss the risks older children face regarding online safety.

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should:

n consider children's individual planning more carefully to recognise when they are ready to move on in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462634 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10285751 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 0 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Witham, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector read feedback from parents to gain their views about the childminder. n The inspector observed children during activities to assess the impact on their learning and development. n The inspector reviewed a range of documents relevant to the childminder's practice. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

17 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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Inspection activities

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