Childminder in Thurrock

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 arrive happy and settle very quickly. The childminder creates a fun, safe and exciting environment that stimulates children's curiosity and interests. He provides opportunities for children to explore independently and choose what they would like to access. As a result, children become deeply engrossed in exciting activities. For example, children enjoy engaging in role play with their peers. The childminder encourages them to take turns and share resources well. Children pretend to be serving food to one another, while talking about what they are doing. They also operate resources with buttons, observing the cause and effect. This further develops children's imaginative skills, social interactions and cognitive development.

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The provision is good

The childminder is very friendly and supportive. He has high expectations of children and they rise to the challenge exceptionally well. Children follow the setting's routines and boundaries very well. As soon as they arrive, children sanitise their hands and change into indoor shoes, which supports their independence. Children behave very well and show high levels of respect towards their peers and the childminder. Children are very comfortable around the family pets and learn care and empathy towards all living things. They form strong relationships with the childminder, who in turn praises them for their efforts and values their achievements. This helps build on children's self-esteem, confidence and emotional resilience.

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n The childminder offers a diverse and inclusive practice. He takes into account children's needs, abilities and interests when planning a great selection of stimulating activities. The childminder also supports children who speak English as an additional language. As a result, they make remarkable progress in their learning. n The childminder is an exemplary role model for the children. He models language well and engages children in meaningful discussions. The childminder explains and demonstrates activities effectively. He introduces new words, such as 'raspberries' and 'grapes'. This helps build on children's communication and language skills. n The childminder creates fantastic opportunities for children to explore a great selection of resources to build on their hand-to-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Younger children peel stickers independently to decorate suncatchers. Older children use glue sticks to make their own creations, which contributes to

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developing their problem-solving skills. Children concentrate intently and show high levels of determination in completing the task. n The childminder encourages children to recognise and name fruits to build on

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30 May 2024 their understanding of the world. Children closely observe the features of the fruits and mention their colour too. Furthermore, the childminder prompts the children to observe the plants in the garden to notice how they change every day. This helps develop children's understanding and cognitive development. n The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of children's development. He completes regular observations to track children's progress. The childminder completes next steps in children's learning and he shares these with parents. However, at times, the childminder does not review the planning to ensure that children benefit from challenge that extends their learning. n The childminder has a clear vision for his setting. He reflects on his practice and strives to deliver high-quality care and education. The childminder works very well with his co-childminders and completes regular training to keep his

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knowledge current. The childminder places a great emphasis on children's safety and danger awareness, particularly when they are out on trips and outings. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents appreciate the progress their children make and feel involved in their learning. They value the 'home-from- home' environment that is very stimulating and exciting. Parents also comment on how nurturing and supportive the childminder is.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n consider ways to review and adapt the planning to ensure that all children benefit from further challenge that extends their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269639 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10335512 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 13 Date of previous inspection 19 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. He lives in Chafford Hundred, Essex. The childminder offers care to children aged up to 11 years. He works all year round, from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He regularly works alongside other co-childminders and an assistant. The childminder receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine 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 showed the inspector around the provision. They discussed how the curriculum is organised and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and education, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents provided written feedback and the inspector took account of their views. n Children spoke with the inspector about the activities they were doing. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability to work with children.

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Inspection activities

30 May 2024 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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30 May 2024 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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