Peters, 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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy, confident and thrive in the childminder's care. She provides children with a homely and welcoming play environment in which to learn. The childminder plans the curriculum around children's interests and builds on what they already know, and what they need to learn next. The childminder invests time getting to know the children and their family before they attend, and arranges settling-in sessions to suit individual needs. Therefore, children are settled and leave their parents with ease. They show a good attitude and enthusiasm to try new things and are keen and eager learners.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's speech and language development. Children are confident speakers, and chat freely to visitors to the home as they explain the names of the action figures used in their games. They demonstrate good listening skills. For example, they listen intently and follow instructions as they help the childminder tidy the playroom, taking care of their environment. They are also very aware of sounds in the environment when they play outdoors, commenting on barking dogs and aeroplanes. The childminder is a good role model. She is a kind, attentive and nurturing. The childminder supports young children to understand their feelings, and provides the vocabulary they need to express their emotions. She is gentle in her approach when children struggle to self--regulate and is a calming influence. As a result, children's behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching is good as the childminder is experienced and has a sound knowledge of how children learn. Children demonstrate they feel safe, secure and have an enthusiasm to learn. For example, they investigate baskets of resources that have no specific purpose, such as shells and brushes, and use their imagination and creativity, as they make up games. n Children learn the importance of staying safe and healthy through everyday routines. They explain they need to wash away germs before eating. They make good attempts to cut a variety of fruits, closely supervised, in preparation for snack. Lots of conversation takes place about using knives safely. Children make good attempts to name fruits and mathematical language is introduced, such as half, quarters, and as they count pieces of apple needed. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden. They climb through tunnels, and throw balls. They are skilful as they make good attempts to throw balls

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need to do better?

through hoops and are clearly delighted with the encouragement and praise they receive from the childminder for their efforts. n The childminder strives for excellence and there is a culture of reflection and evaluation. She understands the importance of building on her knowledge through research and training opportunities and the positive impact this has on

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17 April 2025 outcomes for children. n Children have established close and trusting bonds with the childminder and her family. They make good progress in their learning while having fun. The childminder works closely with the parents to continue and support learning at home. She has established positive links with other early settings children attend to ensure continuity of care and learning. n The childminder has established positive working relationships with parents who speak highly of all aspects of care offered. They comment on the selection of activities, resources and learning opportunities provided, and say they 'could not ask for a better childminder'. Many comment the childminder goes 'above and beyond' their expectations, and that they appreciate the excellent communication and support offered, regarding their children's progress. n Children learn skills they need to be independent learners and prepare them

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need to do better?

ready for the transition to pre-school and school. Children demonstrate a love for books and enjoy stories with the childminder. They learn that text has meaning and can access a selection of appropriate books. While children do have some opportunities to access writing materials, this is usually through planned activities as resources are not easily accessible. Therefore, opportunities for children to spontaneously practise their writing skills and make marks during their play, are few.

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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 early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331601 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10388777 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 5 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Brentwood, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is 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

17 April 2025 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

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