Childminder EY544765

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

The childminder fosters incredibly warm relationships with the children. They are secure, happy and very content in this home-from-home environment. The childminder ensures children have fun while learning. She designs her curriculum around what children find interesting and exciting. Children play with princess dolls and use their motor skills to build a castle for them with bricks. The childminder helps children name the colours of the bricks. She also supports them to count how many they need.

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The provision is good

Children have exceptional language and communication skills. The childminder constantly talks to the children promoting their language and thinking skills. She encourages them to listen, repeat and respond. Children choose familiar books, and listen as the childminder reads to them. They open doors in the book to reveal hidden animals. Furthermore, they excitedly name a range of animals as they recognise them. The childminder is a positive role model. She regularly offers praise and encouragement to the children. As a result, children show excellent self-awareness skills. They learn to take care of toys and resources and tidy them away. Children are polite, saying 'Hello' and 'Goodbye' to visitors. They are self-assured and independent, seeking out and requesting their favourite learning experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a high value on children having new experiences. Children visit zoos and wildlife parks to enhance their current interest in animals. They explore the local forest where they learn about the natural world. Children develop self-confidence and resilience on these trips. They use their physical skills to explore and climb on equipment. This equips children with the essential life skills. n The childminder has given thoughtful consideration to her learning environment. Children operate independently in the setting. They know where their belongings are and where to find things. The childminder encourages children to share and wait their turn during games. Children learn to manage their emotions and ask for help when they need it. They stay focused during activities and keep trying until they succeed. Children take great pride in their achievements. n Children develop excellent social skills during outings to local playgroups with

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the childminder. They make friends and learn how to interact with new people. Children are self-assured and enjoy role-play games. They play hairdressers, brushing and curling hair as they describe their actions. The childminder promotes children's imaginative skills throughout their play. n Children are very independent and self-aware. They say, 'This is my cup', pointing to their water bottle. They wash their hands independently and enjoy a

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17 July 2025 healthy lunch, supervised by the childminder. Children celebrate their birthdays and cultural events that are meaningful to them. Children learn about Chinese New Year and Irish dancing as families in the setting share their traditions. n The childminder collects information about children during settling-in sessions. This allows her to plan in a way that addresses the individual needs of children. The childminder tracks the progress of children to prepare for their next steps. She provides parents with updates on their children's development. Children are well prepared for school and the next stage in their learning. However, the childminder has not considered sharing information with teachers to further support children's readiness and transition to school. n Parents have a very high opinion of the childminder. They discuss how she has had a profound effect on their children's early years' experiences. Parents take

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an active role as partners in their children's learning. They receive helpful tips and important information to support their children's learning at home. Children make excellent progress as a result. n The childminder attends local playgroups where she meets with other childminders. This provides her with valuable support and opportunities to update her knowledge. As a result, the childminder has raised the quality of her teaching. Additionally, the childminder attends regular training, including safeguarding and first aid. She takes steps to keep the children in her care safe. This includes thorough risk assessments.

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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 enhance partnership working with the settings that children will move on to that helps ensure a smooth transition to school and provides continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544765 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10398169 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 7 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides government funded places for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed the intent and organisation of her curriculum with the inspector. n The inspector read feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder talked to the inspector about the organisation of her premises and how it is safe and secure for the children. n The childminder shared documentation, including evidence of suitability and training certificates, with the inspector. n The inspector carried out an observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spent time observing the quality of education and teaching.

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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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Inspection activities

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