Childminder EY357257

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 experienced and qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She has a very secure knowledge of the children in her care and their preferred way of learning. She welcomes children into a child-friendly, home- from-home, play environment. The childminder plans a broad curriculum that supports children's interests and the skills they need to be independent learners. This helps to prepare children for their transition to school. The childminder places a strong focus on children's emotional development. She has a very calm and gentle approach with the children.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands the importance of allowing children time to discover and play alone. She is skilful in her interactions with them. The childminder knows the children and their families well. She invests time in getting to know the children and their families before they attend and has cared for their siblings over time. Therefore, even very young children are happy, comfortable and confident in the home and settle quickly. Children have established close, trusting bonds with the childminder and her family. They make friendships with other children attending. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children play well together and their behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans daily opportunities within the local community to provide a variety of experiences for children to broaden their social experiences, and develop their emotional and social development. For example, they regularly visit the local zoo, parks and toddler groups. n Children are offered a broad curriculum. The childminder plans according to children's individual interests and what they need to learn next, promoting the skills they need to be independent learners. However, the curriculum does not always challenge the most-able children to build on what they already know and extend their knowledge further. n Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle through the daily routines in place. For example, they understand the importance of washing their hands when visiting the bathroom and before eating. Children are fully supported as they transition from nappies to using the toilet.

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need to do better?

n Children are encouraged to have fresh air and exercise daily and they relish time outdoors in the garden. They make obstacle courses and practise their balancing skills as they negotiate the obstacles. Children run, jump and roll. They persevere to master their skills, and help one another. Children receive guidance and lots of praise for their efforts. n The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. She introduces mathematical language during all activities and encourages children

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need to do better?

24 July 2025 to count as they sort cars in preparation for a planned, creative activity. Children discuss size, colours and shapes as they play. They count the wheels on the toy vehicles and order them in size. Children show excitement as they discuss the marks the tyres make as they roll them in paint. n The childminder encourages parents to regularly share what they know about their children, and what interests them at home. The childminder builds on information provided and works closely with parents to provide a consistent approach to learning. n Parents speak positively about the 'warm, attentive and supportive' childminder. They express their gratitude for all aspects of the care and education that she provides. Parents comment that their children are happy and excited to attend. They say their children make good progress and they have 'complete peace of mind' that their children are in good hands.

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need to do better?

n Children's communication skills are supported well. The childminder positively engages children in conversations as they play. Even the youngest children are confident speakers. They demonstrate good listening skills as they participate in group story time. Children interact and predict what will happen next. They recall and confidently share information they have previously learned. n The childminder completes all mandatory training to help her remain up to date with changes to guidance and procedures. However, she does not focus her professional development on enhancing her teaching practice in order to raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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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 plan more opportunities in the curriculum to challenge children's thinking to consistently build on what they already know and can do n establish a more focused programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357257 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10398930 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 9 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Tiptree, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides government 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 that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 through 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

24 July 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

24 July 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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