Walker, Joanne

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children arrive full of happiness, eager to enter the childminder's cosy home. They receive a warm welcome from the childminder who children have built strong, trusting bonds with. Children enjoy playing with their favourite activities. They role play with baby dolls, caring for them by feeding them and putting them to sleep. They talk about baby turtles in a tank and say, 'We have to be quiet; they are sleeping', showing care and concern for living things.

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The provision is good

The childminder consistently supports children's language and communication. Children chat away, narrating what they are doing. They use fine motor skills to paint on paper. They discuss brushing their teeth as they pretend to brush a face they have painted. They are proud of their creations and comment, 'My mummy will be happy with me' when finishing their masterpiece. The childminder manages children's emotional development very well, and she is an excellent role model. As a result, children's behaviour is excellent. Children learn how to care for each other, and they turn take and share with each other. Older children care for younger babies, showing patience and kindness. Children thrive on praise and show self- awareness and a sense of belonging.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to plan her provision. Children enjoy imaginative play, for example, becoming 'mum' to baby dolls. They model what the childminder is doing and feed the dolls while she is feeding a baby. Children show concern for living things while meeting animals at a local sanctuary. They pretend to walk like a deer and laugh, directing the childminder to copy them. Children are encouraged to name colours while painting and count eyes and ears as they draw a face. They build concentration skills and learn to recognise differences, for example, when reading a puzzle book with the childminder. n Teaching is good. Children learn to enjoy books on trips to the library. They choose books and ask the childminder to read their favourite stories. They join in repeating words and phrases. Children enjoy singing and dancing and say, 'I want to do my ballet.' Babies are encouraged to crawl to reach colourful toys.

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need to do better?

They squeal and kick their arms and legs when the childminder activates the sounds on toys. Children ask adults to 'smile' and use their hand-eye coordination skills when using a toy camera. n The childminder supervises the children at mealtimes, and children enjoy fresh fruit snacks. Children show some independence during personal care routines. However, at times, children are not given opportunities to do things that they can do for themselves, such as peeling bananas or cutting fruit. n Children gain experience about the wider world on outings to local churches and

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need to do better?

7 November 2024 playgroups. They learn about the lives of others by celebrating events and festivals within the local community. They learn about the changing seasons while exploring the local park, collecting leaves falling from trees in autumn. n Transitions are well managed by the childminder. Children settle in quickly and are very happy in her care. She maintains contact with other settings and schools to share information about children. The childminder signposts parents to other professionals, so they can access support for children who may need it. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They know their children are safe and secure in her care. The childminder keeps parents updated about their children's progress. She supports parents by helping them to access the local help hub if needed. Information is shared with parents to enable them to continue teaching their children at home. n The childminder networks with local groups and other childminders in her area.

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need to do better?

She is trained in safeguarding and paediatric first aid. She attends meetings with the local authority for updates on current initiatives. Additionally, the childminder enhances her teaching skills by attending regular early years training.

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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 promote children's independence further, providing even more opportunities for children to do things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132737 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10359763 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Brentwood, Essex. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 4pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed the intent of her curriculum with the inspector. n The inspector carried out an observation of an activity and discussed this with the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector her premises and how it is safe and secure for the children. n The inspector spent time observing the quality of education and teaching. n The inspector talked to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder shared documentation, including evidence of suitability and training certificates, with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

7 November 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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Inspection activities

7 November 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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