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 are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. She knows them well and provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children smile and laugh with the childminder as they play together. They benefit from a range of stimulating resources that ignite their imagination and help motivate them to explore, investigate and experiment.

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The provision is good

Children learn through a balance of child-initiated and adult-led learning experiences. As a result, they make good progress from their starting points. Children spend most of their time outdoors where they are able to play and exercise in all weathers. For example, children have a wide range of resources in the garden to practise their physical skills and build muscle strength.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and are taught to be kind to one another during play. They learn to take turns and share resources. Children learn to say 'please' and 'thank you' and happily follow instructions. They understand expectations and follow boundaries well, helping to keep themselves safe. Children show good levels of independence. They know the daily routine and help to tidy up resources when asked. Children learn about personal hygiene and being healthy. For example, they regularly wash their hands, enjoy healthy meals and readily engage in discussions about the importance of eating nutritious food.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created a curriculum that explores children's natural curiosity of the world around them. She encourages children to be active and enjoy being outside in the fresh air. Children confidently demonstrate their physical development. They manoeuvre wheeled toys. There is an area where they can dig the sand, draw with chalk and paint with different-sized brushes. n Children learn about nature as they look for different insects in the bug hotel and talk about what they see. They water seeds that they have sown and are pleased to see the tomato plants growing. Children watch the effect the wind has as they run around the garden holding large streamers. n Children's communication and language skills are well supported by the childminder. She asks questions as children play and gives them plenty of time to listen and think about their response. Children enjoy listening to stories and show interest as the childminder encourages them to look at the pictures.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's mathematical development. For example, at lunch children learn how to recognise and name shapes. Children think and solve problems. For example, they work out what size containers to use while transferring water from one bucket to another. As the water in the first bucket becomes lower, children work out they need smaller containers.

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3 August 2023 n Children develop an understanding of their local community. The childminder uses daily events to broaden children's knowledge. For example, she takes them to the local shop. In addition, the childminder regularly takes children out for walks in the local community and meets with other childminders to help children socialise with other people. These experiences also help children to understand the community where they live. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder works closely and effectively with parents. Children are supported well from the beginning as the childminder gathers detailed information about their routines, likes and dislikes before they start. Parents are positive about the attention and experiences the childminder provides and say their children are very happy in her care. They are kept well informed about their children's learning in the setting so they can extend this at

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home. n The childminder improves her knowledge and skills through reading, research and visiting childcare exhibitions. She has developed good relationships with other local childminders. They regularly meet up to share good practice to help enhance children's experiences. n The childminder has a clear intent for learning within the curriculum. She provides children with a good range of adult-led activities. For example, children practise counting as they fill and empty containers. On occasion, the childminder does not provide enough challenge for children who need it, to ensure they make the very best progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities regarding child protection. She ensures that safeguarding training is updated regularly to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder makes sure the premises are secure while children are present. This contributes to children's safety. The childminder keeps accurate records, such as medication and accident reports. These are shared with parents in a timely manner. Children are safe in the childminder's home and on outings. The childminder implements her risk assessments to ensure children are kept safe.

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should:

n plan learning to focus more precisely on what each child already knows and needs to learn next, to help each child make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490568 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10295543 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 10 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that these are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed activities outdoors, and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. She talked with the childminder about how the early years provision is organised. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the suitability of household members. n The inspector talked with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She also considered written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

3 August 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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