Childminder in Essex

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 warmly welcomes children into her home and provides them with a child-friendly environment in which to learn, within a dedicated playroom. She has a good knowledge of the children attending. The childminder invests time in getting to know the children and their families. This helps to ensure that she has a sound understanding of where children are in their development and what they need to learn next when they first attend. The curriculum is planned around children's interests and observations made, and it builds on what they already know.

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The provision is good

Young children demonstrate that they feel safe and are curious and eager learners. A variety of resources is easily accessible, which enables children to choose what they want to do. They are confident in asking for help and toys when needed. The children have established close and trusting bonds with the childminder. They make friendships with others attending and play well together. Children excitedly engage the childminder in their games. For example, they invite her to dance and sing along with them as they make music using drums and guitars. Children feel secure as they are familiar with the routines of the day and understand the childminder's expectations. They demonstrate good manners and their behaviour is good.

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n Children make good progress in their speech and language development, including those who are bilingual. The childminder encourages lots of singing and music activities, including listening to the rhythm and the beats. She positively promotes books and stories. Children choose their favourite books and sit comfortably on the childminder's lap, looking at and discussing the pictures. n Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle through the daily routines in place. For example, they sit comfortably as they enjoy a range of fruits for snack and nutritious meals that are freshly prepared. Children are encouraged to have fresh air and exercise as they regularly visit the local park or play in the garden. They learn the importance of washing hands before eating and are fully supported as they transition from nappies to using the toilet. n The childminder works with parents effectively and has established professional

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partnerships with them. Parents comment positively on all aspects of the care provided. They say their children are happy and excited to attend. They welcome the regular updates and the support they receive from the flexible childminder. n The childminder respects all children as individuals. While routines are in place, children are given choices as to what they would like to do and make decisions for themselves. They are beginning to learn about emotions and feelings through conversations and stories. Children's well-being is a priority, and they

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30 October 2024 receive encouragement and praise to help promote their self-esteem. For example, they are kind to one another and help their friends find their shoes in preparation for play in the garden. n The childminder has a professional approach to her work and is aware of her responsibility to ensure that any assistants she works with are also supported in their own professional development. She updates her knowledge through some training opportunities using an online provider. However, the childminder does not have a secure knowledge of how to provide appropriate experiences to support younger children's early literacy. Sometimes, the activities are too challenging and children quickly lose interest. n Young children show a keen interest to try new things. They show excitement when the childminder blows bubbles in the garden. Children make good attempts to do this for themselves, learning the skill of how to blow, and they

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delight in the praise they receive for their achievements. They show sustained concentration as they use keys in their play to start their bicycles. However, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for the younger children to express high levels of creativity and imagination through activities or resources that promote their exploration.

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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 provide younger children with a range of appropriate activities that support literacy, according to their individual development needs n extend opportunities for children to develop higher levels of imagination, exploration and creativity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498614 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10209110 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 4 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Pitsea, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works closely with two assistants. She provides funded childcare and early education for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder explained her intentions for the children's development and how she plans and implements the educational programme. n The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder's assistant during the inspection and took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

30 October 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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