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

Children make good progress in their learning. They are keen and eager to try new things and are happy and settled in the homely and fun environment provided. The childminder invests time getting to know the children and their family before they start. Good settling-in procedures ensure children feel comfortable, leave their parents with ease and settle quickly. The childminder plans her curriculum around the children's interests in the moment, and supports what they need to learn next in consultation with the parents.

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The provision is good

The provision of quality resources is easily accessible for children to self-select. The childminder encourages, and fully supports, children to make decisions and initiate their own play. For example, they decide dolls need dressing, and wrap them in blankets to take them for a walk in the buggy. The childminder is skilful in her interactions and understands the importance of allowing children time to problem solve. She carefully observes as children persevere and make good attempts at wrapping blankets for themselves. However, she is on hand to help when they need it and is gentle and sensitive with her approach. Children receive lots of praise for their efforts and they play well together, having made friendships with others attending.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching is good as the childminder has a sound knowledge of how children learn. She ensures the curriculum supports these characteristics and offers a variety of learning opportunities. n Parents speak highly of the supportive and professional childminder. They comment on the good communication and progress their children make and their complete confidence that their children are in safe hands. Parents say the childminder goes 'above and beyond' to meet their children's individual needs. n The enthusiastic childminder provides children with quality care. She is committed to improving the service she provides and her knowledge through research and training opportunities, as she understands the positive impact this has on outcomes for children. The childminder is professional and organised and welcomes any support available. n The attentive and nurturing childminder ensures the home and activities are fully

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need to do better?

inclusive and accessible to all. For example, a well-planned creative activity provides children with opportunities to decorate pine cones using their fine motor skills as they select ribbons to thread around the cone and pom-poms to decorate. Meanwhile, younger children enjoy the sensory experience these materials provide. n Children's communication skills are supported. The childminder understands how to engage children in conversation and models language well. The childminder is

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need to do better?

21 November 2024 skilful in how she asks questions and is aware of the importance of allowing children time to think and respond. The childminder repeats simple words to encourage very young children's speech. They listen to music and thoroughly enjoy spontaneous singing and rhymes. n The childminder builds on children's interests and enhances the curriculum further through regular planned outings. Children delight in walks to the local woods and they excitedly recall the 'bear hunts' they experience. They socialise with others during trips to the library and learn about a wider community other than their own. n Children learn how to keep themselves safe through everyday routines. For example, they understand the importance of a healthy diet and washing hands before eating and after their nappies have been changed. n Literacy is supported and children thoroughly enjoy looking at books and stories. They learn that text has meaning and can access a selection of quality books.

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need to do better?

While children do have some opportunities to access writing materials, these are usually through planned activities. Therefore, opportunities for children to practise their writing skills and make marks during their play are not as spontaneous or frequent enough.

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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 more opportunities to motivate children to practise making marks as part of the development of their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537476 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10364126 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Hockley, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children between nine months and four years of age.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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

21 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

21 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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