Morter, Joshua

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely happy and well-settled at this unique and inspirational setting. As soon as they arrive, they separate well from their parents and are ready to embark in a day filled with exciting activities. The childminder creates an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that provides children with great learning opportunities and experiences. For example, children learn about the wonder and awe of nature through exciting trips to local woods and parks. While on trips, children develop skills such as climbing and walking safely, while noticing nature changes through first-hand experiences. This supports children's understanding of the world and inquisitive spirit.

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The provision is outstanding

The supportive childminder creates a fun and exciting environment. He prompts children to make their own choices of what they would like to explore next, to build on their confidence and self-esteem. He has very high expectations from children and guides them with warmth and reassurance through following the setting's routines and boundaries. For example, at mealtimes, the childminder helps children prepare their food, while engaging them in discussions about their favourite food to eat. He praises children for their efforts and appreciates their achievements. This helps children feel involved and valued during their time at this setting and they quickly develop skills needed to become positive and independent learners.

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n The childminder is very experienced and knowledgeable. He offers a very diverse and inclusive practice. The childminder has a very clear understanding of what he would like children to learn and carefully considers their needs, interests and abilities when planning a great selection of inspirational activities. He completes regular observations, next steps in children's learning and assessments to track their progress which he shares with the parents. When required, the childminder also involves other professionals, to provide a well-rounded approach to learning and development. As a result, children make exceptional progress in their learning and are ready for the next stage of education. n Children benefit from a language-rich environment. Effective skills and assessment mean that children make the best progress with their communication and language development. For example, the childminder supports younger children learn new words, such as 'lady bird' and 'crab', while

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looking through animal books. He extends older children's knowledge of dinosaur's names by exploring a selection of dinosaurs and introducing new names. Children quickly become immersed in pretend play with animals, strengthening their imaginative skills and social interactions. n The childminder is an excellent role model. He demonstrates effective sharing and turn taking and children respond positively to this. When children show a

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1 July 2025 particular interest in planes, the experienced childminder promptly demonstrates how to make paper planes. He then guides children to 'fly' them in the air and notice what happens if a paper plane becomes wet. As a result, children learn the concept of heavy and light, which contributes positively to their cognitive development. n The childminder provides meaningful opportunities for children to build on their problem-solving and thinking skills. In the garden, he encourages children to blow on a ball to roll it into a net. When the ball does not roll, the childminder guides the children to move closer and use a stronger breath, demonstrating these actions. Children then learn that the closer they are to the ball, the quicker they get it to roll into the net. They concentrate intently and persevere when challenges occur before looking around the garden for other things that roll. Children show high levels of energy and determination, and smile with pride

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when they succeed. This also helps develop children's emotional resilience and passion for learning. n The childminder is focused and reflective. He looks for creative and inspirational ways to build on his skills and knowledge in his aspiration to provide children with the best start to their early education. The childminder formed fond and positive relationships with the parents, and he actively involves them in their children's learning. He organises regular meetings and events with the parents to discuss their children's progress. He also provides parents with insightful information of the teaching strategies adopted at his setting, to ensure continuity of care and education.

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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 2776125 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10408860 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 9 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and works with two co-childminders. He operates for 50 weeks of the year 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. He provides funded early 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 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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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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