Childminder EY236737

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 childminder provides an inviting, warm and homely learning environment for children to learn and thrive. The childminder is aware of children's different learning styles and supports these effectively. For example, young children who enjoy throwing are provided with appropriate resources, such as bean bags and soft balls. She is skilful in how she guides them to practise this skill safely. Children delight in the praise they receive when they hit the target or successfully throw balls into a box provided. The ambitious curriculum is planned around children's interests and builds on what they already know. Therefore, children are engaged, are curious and enjoy their learning.

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The provision is good

Children are the focus of all decisions made by the dedicated childminder. She recognises that children need to make choices and decisions for themselves, for example where they would like to play. In addition, she recognises that children also need familiar routines. This helps children to feel safe and secure. The childminder is very good at tailoring settling-in sessions to ensure children settle well and leave their parents with ease. Even the youngest children develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The nurturing childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She offers lots of praise and encouragement. This also helps children develop feelings of security and confidence. Children behave very well.

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n The quality of teaching is good as the childminder is highly qualified and experienced and has a sound knowledge of how children learn. A strong focus is placed on learning skills to be curious and independent learners. This helps children prepare for the transition to school and future successful learning. n The childminder enhances the curriculum as she plans a wide variety of opportunities for children to learn about the wider community in which they live. For example, they regularly participate in trips to a local residential home. They decorate cakes, arrange flowers and sing with the residents. They visit museums, theatre and the zoo, which broadens their experiences and understanding of the world. n The childminder promotes children's early communication and language skills well. She joins in with children's play and talks with them, introducing new words. She is skilful in how she allows children time to process questions and

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instructions. The childminder models language during activities and promotes lots of spontaneous singing. Children are encouraged to listen to the beat and sounds they make when banging spoons and metal resources on a wooden shed. This helps children to develop good listening skills. n The childminder teaches children the importance of healthy lifestyles, fresh air

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8 September 2025 and exercise. She promotes good hygiene practices, for example washing hands before eating. Children independently access drinking water as they understand the need to keep hydrated. The childminder encourages children to eat nutritious and healthy snacks, such as a variety of fruits, which even young children prepare and chop under supervision. n Children have formed close and trusting bonds with the nurturing childminder. There is a strong focus on supporting children's emotional development, and the childminder provides resources and activities to help them understand their emotions and express their feelings. The childminder is gentle, speaks with kindness to the children and is a good role model. She offers lots of praise and reassurance. Children's behaviour is good. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice to improve outcomes for children. She seeks professional development opportunities to enhance her

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knowledge and skills. The childminder attends training opportunities and works closely with a network of other childminders in the local area to share ideas and good practice. n Parents speak highly of the supportive and caring childminder. They say their children are warmly welcomed and thoroughly enjoy their time in her care. Parents say their children make good progress and appreciate the exciting range of activities provided. n The childminder has established partnerships with other early years settings children attend to ensure continuity of care. She values and welcomes positive partnerships with parents. She ensures she has appropriate information regarding care routines and starting points when children first attend. However, systems are not yet fully embedded to ensure parents are routinely provided with updated policies and children's progress.

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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 continue to strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents to ensure they are aware of their children's continued progress and of policies in place.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY236737 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10399373 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 7 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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

8 September 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

8 September 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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