Childminder EY412929

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

The childminder provides children with an environment rich in language, which supports them to acquire and use language to communicate. As a result, children are very effective communicators who use verbal and non-verbal communication to express themselves. Children rapidly learn new words by repeating the new vocabulary that the childminder introduces them to. For example, young children enjoy naming animals, such as 'porcupine', 'elephant' and 'crocodile'. Children proudly show that they can say these words and smile when the childminder praises them. Children enjoy listening to stories and singing familiar songs. They dance and copy the actions to the songs. Children demonstrate excellent understanding of verbal instructions, especially during tidy-up time, where they work together to clear the table ready for mealtimes.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder plans her curriculum carefully to build on what children know and can do to help them reach the next stage in their learning. She has a clear understanding of the key skills she wants children to learn. Children proudly demonstrate the new skills they have learned. For example, they show the childminder how they have learned to complete tasks, such as when using a shape sorter.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder teaches children how to positively interact with each other. She models how to share resources and narrates what children are doing, for example saying 'thank you' when they share. This supports children to be respectful and kind to one another. The childminder sensitively corrects children's behaviour by using distraction techniques and engaging them in activities. Children learn to follow the expectations in place for their behaviour and behave very well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates a broad and rich curriculum that provides all children with new experiences and opportunities to develop their understanding of the world around them. She carefully selects local outings that provide children with rich learning opportunities. For example, she uses soft play as an opportunity for children to develop their physical skills. The childminder meets up with other childminders to give children opportunities to socialise in larger groups and develop their confidence when interacting with others. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn during their time with her. She takes time to get to know each child as an individual. The childminder uses this knowledge to plan how to support each child with their learning and development. The childminder expertly assesses children's learning and development to highlight any areas of concern. She

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swiftly implements strategies to support children to make progress and close any

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4 September 2025 gaps in their development. She works in partnership with parents and carers and other professionals to provide children with any support they may need. As a result, children make excellent progress. n The childminder has built a strong collaborative partnership with parents. She communicates effectively with parents so they are well informed about their child's time in her care. The childminder shares regular updates with parents about children's learning and development and how they can extend their child's learning at home. As a result, parents feel included in their child's learning and development. Parents are highly complimentary of the service the childminder provides and praise her for going above and beyond to provide all children with a rich and broad set of experiences. n The childminder is highly reflective of the service she provides and finds ways to continually improve. She carefully evaluates what she does and makes necessary

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changes. The childminder uses training, feedback and reflective practice to provide children with high-quality care and education. The childminder joins with other local childminders to complete training and share good practice tips and ideas. n The childminder plans activities that focus on children's interests to support their engagement in activities. As a result, children demonstrate high levels of engagement in activities. Children also have opportunities to select resources to lead and extend their own play. This supports children to be curious and inquisitive. Children select resources and find different ways to use objects. The childminder encourages children to keep on trying to complete tasks. For example, children spend time figuring out how to use a spinning toy, watching intently as it moves up and down the stick.

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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 EY412929 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10398705 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 8 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Braintree. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government-funded childcare for all eligible children from the age of nine months. She employs an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years curriculum. n The children spoke to the inspector and showed her what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on the children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector in written format. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 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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