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 Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very happy and thrive at this inspirational setting. The childminder creates a very dynamic and stimulating environment and children are eager to embark on a day filled with exciting activities. She carefully considers children's interests and abilities when planning meaningful learning experiences. For example, when younger children show a particular interest in balls, the nurturing childminder guides them through learning to throw, catch and roll the ball. She is gentle and patient and models the actions effectively, using very clear and precise language. She talks to the children about what they are doing to also support their communication and language. As a result, younger children become very engrossed in this activity and master the actions to build on their gross motor skills and hand- to-eye coordination.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is very kind and radiates calm and positivity. She has very high expectations of children who follow the setting's routines and boundaries with confidence and ease. The childminder is very attentive to children's needs and constantly guides them through conflict resolution. As a result, children show high levels of respect and consideration towards their peers and adults.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder recognises and praises children for their efforts. She inspires them to persevere when challenges occur. Children then feel involved and appreciated during their time at this setting and quickly become positive and resilient learners.

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n The childminder is very skilled and knowledgeable. She has created a rich and meaningful curriculum that is well sequenced. The childminder ensures that children's previously acquired knowledge is securely consolidated before implementing creative and inspirational ways to extend their learning further. She completes regular observations and assessments of children's progress and plans the next steps in their learning, which she shares with the parents. The childminder also completes daily diaries for the parents and actively involves them in their children's learning. This helps provide continuity of care and education. n The childminder offers children the opportunity to make their own choices of activities and resources to explore. When children express a preference for exploring playdough, the childminder provides a wide selection of natural resources, such as beads and sticks, to enhance their sensory experience. She

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encourages children to explore all resources to notice their distinctive features before using them to make patterns in the dough or decorate their structures with. She engages them in conversations about what they are doing and prompts them to describe their creations. Children quickly learn what a tunnel

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27 March 2025 and a roof look like. This helps build on children's fine motor skills and broaden their understanding of the world. n The childminder is an excellent role model. She appreciates the importance of promoting effective communication and language skills. The childminder supports younger children to learn new words such as 'ball' and 'shoes. She introduces new and ambitious words to older children to enrich their vocabulary, such as 'illustrator' and 'wise'. The childminder offers clear explanations of the new words, and children embed these successfully and use them in different contexts. n Children develop a passion for books and literature from a very young age. They have a very clear understanding of what an author is and confidently name books written by their favourite one. As children listen to their favourite story about a wise man, the childminder creates a scenery with the characters from

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the book. She encourages them to discuss what the characters are doing and may be feeling then use the props to re-enact the narratives. Children are fascinated to listen intently and become involved, and this helps build on their early reading skills. n The childminder creates opportunities for children to embrace a healthy lifestyle. They prepare their own lunch while discussing healthy eating, and become independent learners. The nurturing childminder also encourages them to spread their own butter and cut their sandwich in smaller pieces to refine their dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. They value the ambitious and nurturing childminder and recognise her relentless efforts to provide their children with the best start to early education. Parents feel involved in their children's learning and praise the remarkable progress they make in their learning.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546028 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10375829 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 8 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting. 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.

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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.

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