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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They feel safe and are keen to interact with visiting adults. The childminder develops strong relationships with children and knows them well. Children respond positively to her praise and encouragement as they play, and this helps to keep them motivated and focused.

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The provision is good

Older children learn how to interact with younger children thanks to the childminder's effective support. They act as positive role models. For instance, older children share toys with toddlers and show them how the different toys work. The childminder speaks to older children about how their actions make other children feel. For instance, she explains that when toddlers knock over towers of blocks, they feel happy. Older children rebuild the tower, recognising that the younger children enjoy these interactions.

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The provision is good

Children develop strong communication skills. The childminder introduces new and relevant language to them as they play. For example, she talks to children about the noises they make as they explore the instruments. Children who speak other languages at home make good progress. The childminder learns relevant words in children's native languages. This helps children to communicate their needs effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a keen interest in developing her professional knowledge. She researches to help her understand the impact of events such as the COVID- 19 pandemic on children's learning and development. She focuses her professional development on supporting the children who attend. For instance, she completes training relating to children's behaviour to help younger children to interact positively with others around them. She implements this new knowledge well and, as a result, children receive strong support in their learning and development. n Parents speak positively about the service that the childminder provides. The childminder holds discussions with parents when children initially start. She uses this information alongside her own initial observations to identify appropriate next steps for children. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about the progress their children make. For instance, she gives them in-depth updates to

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share information about their children's development so far. The childminder provides parents with ideas of activities to complete with their children at home to further build on their existing learning. n The childminder carefully explains to children why the rules she has are in place. She reminds them to tidy up the toys regularly to help prevent any accidents.

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19 July 2023 Children who are old enough to understand follow these instructions well. The childminder has strong processes in place to monitor children, such as when they are sleeping. This helps to promote children's well-being. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with other professionals. She builds relationships with staff at other settings children attend. She shares relevant information with them regarding children's progress and development. Through discussion, the childminder is able to ensure that she works on similar targets. This consistency helps children to make even more rapid progress in their learning. n Children become confident in completing tasks for themselves. The older children follow instructions and cut fruit independently. Younger children begin to develop skills such as using cutlery appropriately. However, occasionally, the childminder does not allow children enough time to persevere and practise these

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new skills. For instance, she finishes feeding them lunch rather than allowing them to continue feeding themselves. n The childminder has a clear curriculum in place to meet the needs of each child. She uses her strong knowledge of the children who attend to differentiate activities and provide children with appropriate levels of challenge. For example, during singing activities, the childminder encourages toddlers to begin to move to the music. Older children learn to join in with the actions. The childminder encourages the oldest children to join in with actions and sing along. The childminder skilfully recognises and monitors what each child is doing and praises them for their progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes safeguarding training regularly to ensure that her knowledge is as up to date as possible. She reviews and updates her policies regularly to make sure that they are relevant to her provision. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She is aware of the process to follow should anyone make an allegation against her or a member of her household. The childminder understands what to do should a child be at risk of exposure to extreme views or behaviours. She manages risks in her home appropriately to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide children with consistent opportunities to persevere and develop their skills independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496420 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10303259 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 4 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Brentwood, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification.

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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 viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to parents about the childminder's provision and took their views into consideration. n The childminder explained the curriculum on offer to the inspector and the inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. The inspector considered the impact of these interactions on children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability documents for the childminder and household members.

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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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