Childminder EY225721

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

Children are well settled at this setting, displaying contentment through joyful smiles. The nurturing childminder creates a stimulating environment that thoughtfully reflects children's interests and developmental needs. She gently encourages them to make informed choices about their play, promoting curiosity and a love for exploration. For example, in the garden, children are captivated by the pretend kitchen where they operate the sink to pretend to wash dishes. Children also skilfully fill and pour as they use jugs with water, enhancing their dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination. Throughout these activities, the childminder engages them in meaningful conversations, offering guidance when required.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides great support and has built warm and trusting relationships with the children. She responds promptly to their needs, fostering a calm and respectful environment where children behave well and show consideration for others. As a result, they engage confidently with their learning and follow the setting's routines with ease. The childminder consistently acknowledges their achievements and praises their efforts. This helps them develop the resilience and independence needed to become positive and successful learners.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from exciting trips and outings to local parks, zoo and farms, which enrich their learning and broaden their experiences. They are captivated by opportunities to interact with animals and enjoy meeting other children. This helps build on children's understanding of the world and strengthens their social skills and builds confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is knowledgeable and has good understanding of children's learning and development. She creates and implements effective systems to record and track children's progress. The childminder completes regular assessments that she shares with the parents and other professionals with whom she formed effective relationships. She plans a wide selection of activities, taking into consideration children's next steps and abilities. However, the childminder has not considered how to adapt the implementation of some activities to ensure that children are consistently supported in extending their learning further. n The childminder actively promotes effective communication and language development. She introduces new words, such as 'cockroach' and 'dragonfly' to expand children's vocabulary. Using visual prompts, the childminder explains the meaning of these words and encourages children to discuss the insects,

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need to do better?

30 September 2025 cultivating both their understanding and expressive language. n Children independently explore books and develop a passion for literacy from very young age. As they listen intently to their favourite story about a centipede, children point at some of the insects and name them with confidence. They follow the narratives with curiosity and make predictions about what is going to happen next. This supports children's early reading skills. n In the garden, children enjoy exploring a tray filled with leaves, wooden logs and pretend insects. The childminder provides clear instructions on how to use magnifying glasses to search for hidden bugs. Children follow these instructions attentively, successfully identifying and naming the insects and matching them to corresponding pictures. As a result, children strengthen their listening, attention and problem-solving skills. n To further enhance children's fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination, the

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childminder provides them with a rich variety of materials. This includes offering children play dough, cutters, and other resources for children to create their own bugs. Children focus intently as they mould the dough with their hands, carefully adding small pretend eyes and legs with remarkable precision. The childminder then encourages them to name and describe their creations, to support their communication development. n The childminder is reflective. She recognises the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge current to benefit children's learning and regularly engages in training opportunities. The childminder established effective relationships with local childminders with whom she collaborates and exchanges best practices. n Partnerships with parents are well-established. They consistently praise the childminder's nurturing approach and value the purposeful activities provided. Parents also appreciate the childminder's genuine interest in each child's

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need to do better?

background and home learning, which helps create continuity of care and education between the setting and home.

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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 review planning of activities to ensure they are adapted effectively so that children consistently deepen their learning across all areas of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225721 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10407628 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 4 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Basildon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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 Some parents provided written feedback and the inspector took account of their views. 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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Inspection activities

30 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

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