Childminder in Thurrock

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are infectiously happy at this bright and cheery childminder's setting. The dedicated and passionate childminder has created a stimulating and vibrant environment where children immerse themselves in a vast range of exciting learning experiences. Children demonstrate wonderfully secure and warm attachments to the childminder and her assistant. Children are supported to become kind, caring and responsible human beings. They show the utmost care and empathy for their friends as well as living things. For instance, when an insect falls into the water, children work together to find the best way to rescue it.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has clear and realistic expectations for behaviour. The children use their excellent listening and attention skills to follow instruction and complete tasks. As a result of these high expectations, children's behaviour is exemplary. Children are becoming fiercely independent as they prepare their fruit for snack time, manage their personal care and put on their shoes.

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit from a curriculum that is ambitious and aims to give children a wealth of knowledge and skills to support them with future success. They are highly motivated to engage in the rich set of learning experiences that is available to them. Children demonstrate the utmost positivity to their work and play. They have deep connections with one another and often work together, offering help and support as they seek solutions to problems.

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n The childminder has designed a curriculum that ensures that every child thrives. Children access incredibly rich-learning experiences that equip them with vital skills for future success. The childminder and her assistant enable children to build extensively on their current knowledge and skills. The exceptional teaching helps children to become relentless researchers, seeking answers about their world. n There is a positive approach to supporting children's communication and language. Children choose their favourite songs at rhyme time and scream with delight as the crocodile puppet catches their 'monkeys'. Children benefit from a story sack that is shared with home to extend their love of reading beyond the childminder's home. Rich and varied vocabulary is interwoven through children's play and learning. Consequently, they use words such as 'coral' and 'light blue' to describe the colour of paint and dough.

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n Mathematical language is used seamlessly through the children's day. Children have countless opportunities to count, match, compare and recognise numbers. Children confidently recognise numerals as well as quantity. They use language such as 'heavy', 'full' and 'more than' as they engage in play.

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7 June 2024 n Children are knowing more and remembering more. They engage in deep level learning and play that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving and a desire to question. For example, they explore sustainability and learn about how windmills generate power and which items of waste are recyclable. Children seamlessly connect this learning to better understand the concept of ocean pollution and the impact it has on wildlife. They have an insatiable appetite for learning. n The childminder gives every child the opportunity to develop rich and meaningful cultural capital. Children enjoy pond dipping where they observe the transition of tadpoles to froglets. They share their experiences of seeing the fox cubs in the garden and the variety of wild birds and butterflies that visit. Children are becoming responsible citizens who care for the planet and its wildlife. n Children demonstrate sensitivity and kindness to others. The childminder and

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her assistant act as positive role models to children. Children are impeccably well mannered as a result. Self-registration helps children to develop a sense of belonging. Baking activities include vegan recipes to celebrate the uniqueness of children who attend and develop children's respect and tolerance of the views of others. n Children are developing an acute sense of self. They understand a range of feelings. This helps them to successfully manage their emotions and seek appropriate help. They enjoy yoga as a way to promote mindfulness and calm. Children make their own stress balls to further help them with calming techniques when big emotions surface. n The childminder supports her assistant to develop her skills and knowledge as well as her own. This, along with regular evaluation, translates into constant improvements in the quality of teaching and the curriculum. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They are delighted with the

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progress children make and the incredible knowledge they are developing. They compliment the childminder's excellent information-sharing and communication.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491093 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10335368 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 12 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Grays, Essex. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. 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. This included the inspector and the childminder carrying out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector observed the interactions between the assistant and the children.

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Inspection activities

7 June 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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