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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a warm and supportive environment. Children arrive happily and settle quickly into exciting play experiences alongside friends. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants early on. Children know they can approach adults for support, reassurance and praise. Therefore, they quickly become confident explorers.

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The provision is good

The childminder sets clear expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave well as they know what is expected of them throughout the day. Adults act as strong role models for respecting others and property. As a result, children help tidy away resources after use. Older children are mindful of younger children when playing. Children want to support the childminder and her assistants by following instructions. Therefore, transitions between activities are quick and calm. Children look forward to what is happening next with anticipation.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a clear ambition for an all-inclusive curriculum. She sets children's self-help skills as a high priority. The childminder aims for all children to become independent learners by the time they go to school. Children enjoy the challenges of doing things for themselves. They thrive on the praise for learning new skills. Children then delight in showing the childminder and her assistants what they know and can do.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports early communication and language skills and a love of reading. She embeds literacy using stories, songs and rhyming activities in everyday practice. The childminder and her assistants model new words and language to children. Children make clear progress and become confident communicators as a result. n The childminder has strong links with the local community and other childminders. Weekly, they share good practice by creating literacy activities in the library. Children extend their social skills and community experiences as a result. The childminder also takes children to local fire stations and on regular nature walks. Children learn to respect nature by putting litter in bins and being careful around animals. n The childminder is proactive in recognising when children may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works closely with families and other professionals for early diagnosis and support. The childminder then implements

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specialised support plans at her setting. Due to her diligence, children have gone on to achieve the best possible outcomes at school. n The childminder and her assistants create stimulating learning environments. They link learning to stories based on children's interests. Children listen to a

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12 September 2024 story about a superhero insect. They then enjoy exploring insects, numbers and habitats with their senses outdoors. However, the childminder and her assistants do not always adapt activities to further support the engagement of younger children. Older children are not always challenged with their thinking during play. This means that learning opportunities are not taken to the highest possible levels. n The childminder is a supportive and encouraging leader. She has established excellent communication between herself and her assistants. Between them, they work effectively as a team to be good role models for children. The childminder's assistants report that they feel settled and secure in their roles. They feel empowered to improve their provision from helpful feedback and guidance. n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. Parents highly recommend the childminder to others. They praise the childminder and her

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assistants for the strides that children make in their development. Parents appreciate the regular feedback on the variety of experiences that children have. They state that their children enjoy their time with the childminder and look forward to attending. n The childminder feels passionately about healthy living and lifestyles. She supports parents and families with guidance and advice on how to eat healthily and exercise. Children enjoy time outside and exploring the local environment. The childminder teaches them about healthy foods while they eat fruit at snack time. As a result, children become confident in knowing how to live healthy lifestyles from a young age.

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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 support younger children's engagement in adult-led activities to further increase learning opportunities n challenge children's thinking during play to extend their learning to the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340520 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10355407 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 18 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Grays, Essex. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk of the setting to discuss the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 September 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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