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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. She provides a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. Children build strong bonds with the childminder. They are comforted by reassuring cuddles, which support their emotional well-being. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She models positive interactions that help children develop an awareness of the feelings of others.

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The provision is good

Children readily explore the childminder's home and the inviting activities and experiences on offer. The childminder stores toys and resources that are accessible to enable children to select for themselves. For example, toddlers choose to play with the cars and garage. They eagerly invite the childminder into their play as they explore the vehicles and roll the cars down the ramp.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to explore a range of materials and textures. This supports their sensory development and creativity. Young children demonstrate pride in their achievements. For example, toddlers squeeze and roll their play dough using different patterned rollers and successfully use shaped cutters in their play dough. They proudly tell the childminder 'I did it'. The childminder provides children with an abundance of praise and encouragement. This helps to boost their confidence and acknowledges their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers detailed information from parents before children start at her setting. This helps her establish what children already know and can do. She uses this information to build an ambitious curriculum that is sequenced well to help support children's next steps in learning. n Children benefit from a wide range of learning experiences that the childminder carefully plans for them to help promote children's awe and wonder in the world. For example, children visit local parks and forests where they look at different insects and animals. They go to the childminder's allotment weekly, where they plant seeds and learn how to grow their own vegetables. This helps children to develop their knowledge about the world around them and benefit from being out in the fresh air. n Children are developing a love of books and stories, which helps support their future learning. They snuggle in close to the childminder as she reads stories

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need to do better?

that she knows the children are interested in. Children point out different characters in the books and feel the pages of sensory books. They delight in pressing the buttons on the pages and copying the animal sounds. n The childminder has placed a focus on supporting young children's speech and

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need to do better?

30 November 2023 language development. She repeats words back to toddlers to gently support their pronunciation. She models new words, such as the colours of the baubles on the tree, and toddlers later repeat these back independently. However, on occasions, less confident children do not have the same strong support to practise and use their language or demonstrate what they know and can do. n The childminder helps children develop the skills they need to be independent in their self-care. For example, toddlers wipe their noses and place the tissue in the bin. They know to wash their hands before they eat. The childminder ensures that she gives children tasks that they can accomplish. For example, children learn how to use age-appropriate knives at snack time as they chop soft fruit. This gives them a sense of pride in their achievements and a willingness to persevere with new skills and challenges. n The childminder is highly reflective of her practice and continually looks for areas

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need to do better?

she could improve. She tailors her professional development to further benefit the children. For example, she has completed some additional training on supporting children's good oral health. This has made her more conscientious of the foods she provides for children. She is continuing her studies to broaden her knowledge and practice to further benefit the children. n Partnerships with parents are positive. Written statements demonstrate that parents are extremely happy with the care and education the childminder provides. They feel well informed of their children's progress and describe the childminder as 'professional' and 'organised' in her approach.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She attends regular training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She has a good understanding of the signs and indicators that may mean a child is at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to report concerns about a child in her care or if there is an allegation made against her or a member of her household. This helps to ensure that children's well-being is protected.

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should:

n enhance interactions to encourage less confident children to demonstrate what they already know and can do and practise using new vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2647677 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10301033 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Elsenham, Essex. The childminder operates her service all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

30 November 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

30 November 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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