Larkin Rochelle

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They show excitement about their learning. The childminder creates an environment where children become absorbed in discovery learning. She helps children explore what happens to frozen leaves when they take them inside the warm house. Children watch and wait patiently. The childminder asks children to predict what might happen. They are fascinated by the melting ice and compare the leaves in different states. Children are completely engaged and notice the leaves change from crispy when frozen to soggy when thawed. Children are exceptionally well behaved and know exactly what they have to do. The childminder is an excellent role model, teaching children about kindness and respect. Children enjoy daily yoga sessions and practise mindfulness in the garden. They lie on the grass, looking up and notice how they feel. This helps children to self-regulate superbly and understand how

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop confidence and resilience when on trips and outings. They learn about nature when they visit an allotment. Children talk about these events with interest and enthusiasm. When playing pretend shops, the childminder joins in and ignites their curiosity and interest. She engages the children in meaningful conversations. This extends their learning and expands their thinking. Children recall the ingredients they need to buy to make a pasta dish.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has excellent knowledge of how children learn. She targets her own training plans precisely to the needs of the children in her care. The childminder works closely with occasional assistants and co-childminders. She regularly attends training before disseminating it to them. Recent training has helped her have a sharp focus on children's interest and their patterns of repeated actions. n The childminder has exceptional teaching skills. She has in-depth knowledge of the children in her care and supports them to make progress in all areas of learning. Every moment is a teaching moment which children relish. The childminder's assessment of children's progress is so precise that any gaps in development are addressed immediately. Consequently, all children make rapid progress. n The levels of concentration shown by children are impressive. The childminder revisits learning regularly to help children remember new knowledge. Children

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know what to expect when the childminder shows them a familiar book about a caterpillar. She creates interest and excitement before the story. Children instinctively know to use the bag of props for the story. They listen carefully, make predictions on what the caterpillar might eat next and use their props to

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30 November 2023 respond to the story. n The childminder weaves mathematical concepts into her daily interactions with the children. They begin to understand capacity and enjoy recognising numerals in books. They count coins and show coin recognition and value. Children confidently use rulers to draw straight lines. The childminder helps children understand that straight lines are useful when drawing shapes. n There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language. Children are eager to share their ideas. The childminder asks excellent questions and waits for children to respond. She introduces new words and talks about previous experiences. During a conversation about making a fruit salad, she uses words such as 'delicious'. Children show they understand as they talk about the 'tasty' strawberries. n The childminder understands the importance of working with other providers. She shares a wealth of information with the other settings children attend. As a

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result, all children receive high levels of consistency in their learning and development. n Young children attempt to put on the 'superhero' costumes. The childminder's clear communication and gentle modelling, helps children to do things for themselves. Children gain the knowledge they need to succeed independently and beam with pride at their success. n Parents feel well informed about their children's learning and development. They receive regular newsletters on planned activities. The childminder shares children's next steps in development, so parents can readily support children's learning at home. Parents comment that they feel the childminder promotes children's imagination and their children develop a love of learning from a young age.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an extensive knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, including aspects of safeguarding such as internet safety. She undertakes training to help ensure her safeguarding knowledge remains current. The childminder is confident about following the referral process should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She knows how to appropriately respond to an allegation made against herself, an assistant or one of her co-childminders. The childminder checks the environment each day to ensure children play in a safe space. She childminder supports children to understand the importance of personal safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291826 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10237314 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 18 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Brentwood, Essex. She operates Tuesday to Thursday, from 8am until 6pm, all year around. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and occasionally works two co-childminders and assistants. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. 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 childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and co-childminders.

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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

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