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 Met

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The provision is good

Children develop close attachments to the childminder. They demonstrate by their calm behaviour and smiles that they feel secure in the setting. Children enjoy each other's company and play happily together. They learn to share their resources and take turns. The childminder praises children frequently and this helps them to build their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children choose their toys freely. They know where everything belongs and tidy toys away when they have finished playing. The childminder explains that they need a clear space to play and the children respond eagerly. Children make good progress in their learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The childminder provides planned activities that support children to reach the next stage in their development.

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The provision is good

Children are physically active. They thoroughly enjoy playing in the childminder's garden. They bounce with joy on the trampoline, kick balls and play in sand. The childminder teaches children about plants and flowers. They talk about butterflies and find buttercups in the grass. Children learn where food comes from as they plant seeds they have obtained from vegetables and fruits. They ask the childminder to fill their watering cans, so they can give the plants a drink.

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need to do better?

n The childminder talks to children constantly to promote their communication and language development. She talks about their play and asks them what they would like to do next. The childminder extends children's vocabulary, such as when she asks them to 'introduce' themselves and they talk confidently to a visitor. This also helps children to develop their social skills. n Children become independent from an early age. The childminder supports them to manage their own personal hygiene and dress themselves for outdoor play. Children lead their own play. They know where to find the toys they want to play with. For example, they search the play kitchen to find toy knives and spoons as they pretend to chop and serve food for the dolls. n The childminder promotes children's physical development well. They practise their fine motor skills as they draw circles on paper and fix small magnetic pieces together to build 'Grandma's house'. Children are confident as they

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navigate different areas of the garden. They are surefooted as they go up and down steps. They listen to the childminder's instructions to take their time and be careful. Children manage risks safely under the childminder's close supervision. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of mathematical concepts. She uses positional language as they play with cars. She talks about 'over and

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19 July 2023 under' a bridge and 'through and around' a gate. The childminder introduces tray puzzles when children talk about shapes and helps them to name shapes, such as 'diamond'. She introduces shape sorter toys and children have fun hammering shapes into place. n Children learn about the cultures of their friends in the setting. They sing nursery rhymes in other languages. The childminder cooks a diverse range of inviting food for the children and encourages healthy eating. Children feed themselves well. They are eager to sit in their chairs ready for their meal and have constant access to water in their individual drinking cups. n The childminder discusses children's development with their parents when they first visit her setting. She uses the information gained to determine children's starting points to help her to develop her curriculum. The childminder supports parents and offers advice where needed. She works closely with external

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professionals to support children with SEND and all children make continuous progress in their learning. n Children enjoy going out into their local community. The childminder takes them to the library, where they can look at books and listen to stories. However, children do not have easy access to books in the setting as they are stored in a box in a shelving unit. This does not help children to acquire an interest in books or promote their early literacy development. n The childminder thinks about the effectiveness of her practice. However, she does not often seek professional development opportunities to raise the quality of her teaching to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has recently updated her safeguarding training. She has a broad understanding of a range of safeguarding issues. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children and understands where to report any concerns she may have. The childminder knows what to do if she receives an allegation against herself or a member of her household. She carries out risk assessments frequently to ensure the safety of children in her care.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to develop their interest in books and reading activities to support their early literacy development n establish a programme of continuous professional development to expand knowledge and skills and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491692 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10295556 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 6 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2105. She lives in Basildon, Essex. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday and some weekends when required, except for family holidays. She provides funded early 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 childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed her intentions for children's learning with the inspector and how she implements her early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and read parental reviews. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

19 July 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

19 July 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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