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 are very happy to attend this setting. They form strong relationships with the childminder, who offers them a stimulating and nurturing environment. Children have a positive attitude to learning and move around the setting with ease and great interest. For example, children enjoy engaging in pretend play in the home corner. They share resources well to make pretend ice creams, and take it in turns to 'sell' them to their peers. This helps support their social interaction, imagination and role-play skills.

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The provision is good

Children have interesting opportunities to build on their mathematical skills. They confidently count the bugs they find outside before placing them in a special container. Children learn more about size and shapes when observing natural resources in the garden. In addition, children acquire a better understanding of opposites, such as 'wet' and 'dry'.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and display high levels of respect and consideration towards the childminder and their peers. They develop the skills needed to become resilient learners. Children successfully meet their own personal and hygiene needs and make healthy choices. The childminder has high expectations of children and they rise to the challenge by following the setting's routine exceptionally well. The childminder shares pride in children's achievements and continuously praises them for their efforts. This helps them feel valued and boosts their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes into consideration children's views and interests when planning fun and stimulating activities. Children make their own choices about the activities they would like to explore next. For example, in the garden, children have a great time exploring the blackboard and colourful chalk. Older children write recognisable letters while younger children draw faces to develop their fine motor skills. They talk about their creations and recall past experiences to further develop their communication and language skills. n Children have plenty opportunities to be active and healthy. In the garden, they have access to stepping-stones to build on their gross motor skills, balance and coordination. Children's natural curiosity is fostered through various activities outdoors. They look for herbs, flowers and other natural resources to add different scents to their play dough. Children use scissors and cutting tools with

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need to do better?

great control. n Children enjoy books and develop a passion for reading. They listen with intent to their favourite story about a colour monster. Children quickly become immersed in the narratives and engage in meaningful discussions about emotions and feelings. This helps develop their early reading skills and

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27 July 2023 emotional resilience. n Children quickly become engrossed in an activity to make their own play dough. They follow instructions well to use the correct ingredients. Children concentrate incredibly well and persevere when challenges occur. This further supports their fine motor skills, imagination and creativity. n Younger children are fascinated by nature and develop a great sense of discovery and exploration. In the garden, they look for bugs and insects, using magnifying glasses and small binoculars. Children handle the small creatures with care to learn affection and consideration towards all living things. n The childminder has a good knowledge of children's development and what they need to learn next. However, on occasion, the childminder does not identify when children need more challenge to extend their learning further, particularly younger children or those requiring additional support.

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need to do better?

n Partnership working with parents is strong and effective. They comment on how inclusive, flexible and supportive the childminder is. Parents praise all the fun and exciting activities the childminder provides to all children and the progress they make in their learning. n The childminder has an ambitious vision for her setting. She continuously looks for creative ways to improve the quality of education she provides to ensure academic success. The childminder strives to enhance children's experiences to support their understanding of the world. For example, she organises trips to local parks, woods and the zoo. This helps strengthen children's social interactions and emotional resilience.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong and robust knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. This includes wider aspects of safeguarding, such as female genital mutilation, county lines and 'Prevent' duty. The childminder has accurate and effective policies and procedures in place to guide her, which she reviews regularly and shares with the parents. She understands the importance of following the correct procedures to report any concerns to relevant professionals, to protect children from harm. The childminder completes regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She takes steps to ensure that her home and garden are safe. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and this helps to assure children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n strengthen the quality of teaching to ensure that all children are suitably challenged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY335691 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10289393 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 19 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Chelmsford. She works all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed with the childminder the impact of the pandemic and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. They discussed how the curriculum is organised and what the childminder wants the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and education and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector about the activities they were doing. n The inspector took account of parents' written views and feedback. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of the childminder to work with children.

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Inspection activities

27 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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