Robinson, Connie

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 are happy to attend this setting. They form warm relationships with the childminder, who offers them a nurturing and inspiring environment. Children have a positive attitude to learning. They move around the setting with ease and enthusiasm. For example, children enjoy engaging in pretend play with their peers in the home corner. They share the play food well and talk about their favourite things to eat for breakfast. This helps support social interaction, imagination and role-play skills.

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The provision is good

Children have interesting opportunities to build on their understanding of the world. They talk about wild animals, where they live, what they eat and how they spend the winter months. In the garden, they explore trays filled with small animals and natural resources, to consolidate the previously acquired knowledge. This helps to enhance children's sensory experiences and promotes care and affection towards all living things.

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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. Children successfully meet their own personal and hygiene needs and make healthy choices. They develop skills needed to become resilient and independent learners. The childminder has high expectations of children and they rise to the challenge by following the setting's routine with confidence. Children often use please and thank you when interacting with their peers. This boosts their self-esteem and helps them feel valued and appreciated.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes into consideration children's interests and abilities when planning fun and exciting activities. Children make their own choices about the resources they would like to explore next. For example, children have an amazing time investigating colours to paint a picture of a hedgehog. Children confidently recognise most colours. They also know that mixing blue, red and yellow makes brown. This helps support children's fine motor skills, creativity and mathematical skills. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be active and healthy, indoors and outdoors. They operate scooters and navigate slides and tunnels with good control and coordination. This helps build on their gross motor skills, balance and stamina. n Children enjoy books and develop a passion for reading. They listen with intent and curiosity to their favourite story about a lion. Children quickly become immersed in the narratives and engage in discussions about the pictures and the

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events. However, on occasions, the childminder does not use all opportunities to

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27 September 2023 introduce new words to younger children or those requiring further support. n Children are fascinated by nature and wild animals and develop a great sense of discovery and exploration. They quickly become engrossed in a game when they pretend to be hedgehogs who sleep during the day and wake up at night to look for food. Children follow instructions well and giggle with excitement when it is time to 'wake up'. This helps develop their understanding of the world, imagination and listening and attention skills. n The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of children's development and what they need to learn next. However, at times, the childminder does not identify when children need more challenge to extend their learning further, particularly younger children or those requiring additional support. n Partnership working with parents is strong and effective. They praise all the fun

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and inspirational activities the childminder provides to all children. The parents feel included in their child's learning and notice the progress they make. They also comment on how honest and supportive the childminder is. n The childminder has a very clear vision for her setting. She focuses on professional development. The childminder continuously looks for creative ways to improve the quality of education she provides to ensure academic success. She strives to enhance children's experiences to support their understanding of the world and promote diversity. For example, the childminder organises trips to the library, museum and local police station. This helps strengthen children's social skills 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 aspects of safeguarding, such as female genital mutilation, county lines and the '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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should:

27 September 2023 n provide opportunities for children to learn a wider range of words to extend their vocabulary, particularly for younger children or those who require extra support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347568 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10285554 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 10 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Harlow, Essex. The childminder operates her service all year around, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 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 spoke with parents at appropriate times and took into account their 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

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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