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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children radiate happiness, joy and positivity at this superb setting. The childminder and any assistants that work alongside her provide an incredibly nurturing, fun and safe environment where every child is wholly supported to thrive. Relationships between children and the staff are wonderfully warm and secure. Children show strong attachments to the childminder and her staff who have a deep knowledge and understanding of every individual child who attends. This knowledge is used to deliver learning experiences that not only support children's learning and development but ensure that children are completely prepared for the next stage in their education.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder supports children to manage conflicts with others through peaceful negotiation. The consistently applied expectations help children to share how they feel with others and find appropriate solutions to the problem. For example, when two children want the same toy, they remind each other that 'sharing is caring' and find a compromise where both children are happy. Manners are equally impeccable. The childminder and her staff offer positive praise as children remember important social behaviours. Children consistently say 'please' and 'thank you'. They demonstrate exemplary table manners as they enjoy their healthy and nutritious meals.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show absolute comfort in their environment. They explore with confidence and make best use of the extensive resources and opportunities available to them. They manage personal needs independently and require little support from adults.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has designed a clear and concise curriculum that supports children to develop essential skills and knowledge for a successful future. Children are fully supported to become positive and motivated learners. The childminder recognises the different starting points children arrive with and is dedicated to ensuring that all children have the same opportunities to make exceptional progress regardless of their starting points. n Children are highly motivated. They connect prior experiences with current learning. For example, they measure themselves on the height chart and independently search for pebble bees that have the matching numerals. n Children are intensely curious. They explore and investigate, noticing when water has changed cereal to liquid. They recall previous experiences and say that it has melted. n Children are fiercely independent. They apply their sunscreen and remember that they have to protect their skin from the sun. They spread butter on their

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need to do better?

29 April 2025 n The childminder ensures that transitions for children are seamless. Partnership working is exceptional and extends to all adults involved in the care of children. This supports the firm foundations that children need in preparation for the next stage in their education. n Children learn about the world they live in. They find out about countries they are going to visit with their families. When they return, they share the real-life experiences with their friends. Children experience foods and explore the flags and what people wear. n The childminder introduces a range of cultural experiences that relate to children who attend. For example, children try German sausage to compare the taste and learn about life in Poland. As a result, children demonstrate a secure sense of belonging. n The childminder expertly introduces children to a world of wonder. For instance, they investigate and research information about the beach. The childminder

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evaluates what knowledge children have and provides experiences that fill any gaps for children. A visit to the beach then helps children connect what they have learned with a real-life experience. This helps children to consolidate and remember what they have learned. n The childminder uses a range of methods to critically evaluate her provision. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to identify any areas that may need to be developed. The childminder is relentless in her pursuit of excellence and constantly seeks ways to raise the quality of care and education to an even higher standard. This leads to continuous improvements in the curriculum and teaching and means that children are supported to make the very best progress in their learning and development. n The childminder is fully supportive of any assistants working with her. She carries out regular observations of teaching and supervision to discuss any

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need to do better?

professional development opportunities. The childminder attends regular training herself to consistently develop her own knowledge and skills. This leads to improvements in her teaching and her ability to support all adults working with the children. n Parents offer the highest praise regarding the childminder. Parents comment that the care and education children receive is nothing short of outstanding and that children are thriving in her care. They commend the exceptional communication and updates they receive about the progress children make.

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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 EY501092 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10380430 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 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Basildon. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and holidays agreed in advance. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education to all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

29 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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