Childminder in Essex

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

p.1

The provision is outstanding

Children are at the heart of this exquisite setting. The nurturing childminder creates a very captivating environment that is incredibly welcoming and dynamic. Children are very confident and independent and navigate their learning environment with curiosity and ease. They become deeply engrossed in the enriching provision with support from the kind childminder. She creates meaningful opportunities for children to make informed decisions about what they would like to explore next. For example, children have a great time investigating the inset puzzles to build on their mathematical skills. The childminder prompts them to concentrate and place the puzzle pieces in the correct slots, while naming the animals in turn. Furthermore, the childminder encourages them to sing relevant nursery rhymes. Children show high levels of determination and successfully complete the task. This also supports children's dexterity, hand-eye coordination and understanding of the

p.2

The provision is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of children as she aims to maximise their potential. Children rise to the challenge and display exceptional behaviour. They follow the setting's routines with great confidence, and with support from the knowledgeable childminder, they develop skills needed to become positive and resilient learners. The childminder shares pride in children's achievements. She continuously offers praise and recognition for their efforts, which makes them feel valued during their time at this setting.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is very reflective. She has created a very rich and ambitious curriculum that is extremely well sequenced. The childminder has a very clear understanding of what she wants children to achieve and ensures the practice offered is diverse and inclusive. She has secure knowledge of children's needs and interests and uses this information to plan effective and inspirational activities to stimulate their curiosity and passion for learning. For example, in the garden, children laugh and giggle loudly as they crawl through the tunnel. The childminder encourages them to persevere and come out the other end. This also strengthens children's gross motor skills and coordination. n The childminder is an exemplary role model for the children. She continuously captivates children in meaningful conversations while allowing them time to think and find the answers. The childminder introduces new and aspiring words,

p.2

need to do better?

such as 'cross, roll' and 'twist'. She successfully explains their meaning to ensure the new vocabulary is securely embedded. n The childminder is remarkably adaptable and creative. She provides fantastic opportunities for children to explore bubbles. They first learn to blow them with confidence, before blowing the bubbles through the tunnel to observe how they

p.2

need to do better?

19 September 2024 float. The childminder then explains the concept of 'rolling' while allowing children to observe this through direct experiences, such as rolling balls and other resources down the slide. Furthermore, the childminder prompts the children to identify round shapes in their immediate environment and even draw them on the blackboard. This enables children to extend their mathematical skills and understanding of the world and develop their thinking and problem- solving skills. n Children love books and have an amazing time exploring them independently or with the childminder. They quickly become immersed in the narratives of their favourite stories about a 'Gruffalo', listening with intent and anticipation. Children look closely at the pictures, turn the pages with great control and name the characters, while smiling with enthusiasm. This further develops children's passion for reading. n The childminder is incredibly intuitive about children's needs and promptly

p.2

need to do better?

responds to them with kindness and empathy. She sparks children's interest in role play by offering inspirational activities. Children are fascinated to pretend to be doctors and take an active role in their play with support and guidance from the nurturing childminder. They investigate the medical instruments, while the childminder demonstrates how to use them. Children immediately become inquisitive and attempt to check their babies' temperature and cuddle them to feel better. This helps enhance children's understanding of the world, strengthens their social interactions and supports their emotional resilience. n The childminder is very knowledgeable, focused and ambitious. She has a very clear vision for her setting. She is committed and dedicated to improve her practice and deliver high-quality care and education. She closely monitors children's progress and completes regular next steps in children's learning that

p.3

need to do better?

she shares with the parents. As a result, children make rapid and remarkable progress against their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. They value the warm and nurturing environment and trust the childminder deeply to care and educate their children. Parents feel involved in their children's learning and praise the tremendous progress they make.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY469270 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10351832 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2018

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 12.30pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

Inspection activities

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.

p.4

Inspection activities

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.

p.4

Inspection activities

19 September 2024 19 September 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6