Hodgson, Chelsea Samantha

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

Children are settled, happy and enjoy their time with the experienced and qualified childminder. They have formed trusting, warm and nurturing relationships with her, and they seek cuddles and reassurance as needed. The childminder knows children well and is responsive to their needs. She invests time in getting to know the children and their families, which includes information about children's individual interests and routines to help children settle in. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and ensures that the environment is not only welcoming and child-friendly but rich in learning opportunities. She is passionate for children to learn about the natural world around them and positively promotes learning in the outdoor environment. The environment captures children's interest, and they fully engage in their play. There is a real sense of belonging, and as a result, they play well together and behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

The ambitious curriculum supports children's interests, and the childminder provides children with stimulating and fun activities in the garden. Children delight in their time outdoors. They demonstrate that they are eager and curious to explore the resources and opportunities provided. For example, children show sustained concentration as they paint large boxes, mixing paints to discover new colours. They find bugs using catchers and collect them in baskets, excitedly showing their friends. They spend time making 'potions' in the mud kitchen as they master the skill of using 'squeezy' bottles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with a broad and challenging curriculum that builds on what children already know and responds to their interests in the moment. She promotes the skills they need to be independent learners to aid a smooth transition to school and successful future learning. n The curriculum is further enhanced as regular planned visits in the local community further support opportunities for children to broaden their social experiences and develop their emotional and social development. n The childminder models the use of language well and introduces new vocabulary instinctively. For example, during a colour matching activity, she introduces words to describe size, shape and textures. The childminder encourages children to talk and is skilful in her interactions, allowing children ample time to absorb new information and respond. n Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They receive fresh air and

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need to do better?

exercise daily and flourish in the garden as they fully engage in activities of their choice. Children's physical skills, creativity and imagination is fully supported through a wide range of natural resources and activities provided. They develop good listening skills as they listen to sounds in the environment. Children

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13 November 2024 excitedly predict the noise they hear as they talk about a 'helicopter' or a 'double-decker bus'. n Children have formed friendships and play well together. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations for those attending. Children receive lots of praise, reassurance and acknowledgement of their efforts. The childminder helps children to understand their feelings and emotions, and they read stories to support this. n Parents speak highly of all aspects of care and education provided for their children. They say that their children are excited and happy to attend. Parents comment that their children have made good progress since attending. n The childminder is very reflective and ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for children attending. She knows her own strengths and areas she would like to develop further. The childminder is committed to improve her already good knowledge further and completes a range of training that is

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relevant and supports her own continued professional development. n Partnership with parents is good. While children make good progress, the childminder does not consistently provide parents with information about how their children are learning and how they can further support learning at home.

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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 strengthen information for parents about their children's progress and how they learn and what they can do to extend children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546581 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10367360 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 3 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged from nine months up to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure 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 children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

13 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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