Childminder EY338684

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 29 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows the children very well. She provides a good range of activities based on their interests and next steps in their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder encourages children to build strong relationships and become confident learners. Children are settled and develop their independence skills well.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. For example, she praises their efforts and achievements, which increases their self-esteem. Children learn to take turns, and respect each other.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder involves parents in their children's learning well, for example, through daily discussions and suggesting activities they can do at home.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to identify any gaps in their development and to provide tailored support when needed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough time to think and solve problems for themselves.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to promote children's early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 increase opportunities for children to develop their own ideas and solve problems for themselves  strengthen opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and the childminder's first aid certificate.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. For example, she knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She effectively checks her home for hazards and minimises risks to ensure children play safely. The childminder uses the views of parents and children to help evaluate her provision well. She completes regular training to improve her knowledge and makes changes as a result. For example, following training, she is developing exciting outdoor learning experiences for children. The childminder works closely with other settings children attend. For example, she ensures that there is a good two-way flow of communication to consistently support children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands how children learn through play. She uses the information from her observations and assessments effectively to plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder plays alongside children to support their language and communication skills well. For example, she provides explanations and introduces new words to children to extend their vocabulary. The childminder uses many opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills. For example, children learn to compare the colour and size of trains, and the childminder talks to children about shapes and numbers during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very welcoming and stimulating environment. She supports children's good sense of belonging. For example, she displays words and learns some vocabulary in children's home languages. Children are happy and settle quickly in the childminder's care. The childminder encourages children's understanding of other people and the wider community. For example, they celebrate different festivals and she takes children on interesting outings to provide further learning experiences. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides a range of healthy snacks and children have frequent access to fresh air and physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for their next stage in learning. They develop good social skills. For example, children share and work well together as they help each other to tidy away the toys. Children develop their small physical skills well. For example, they show good control when using equipment to search for shells in sand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338684 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1032099 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Dartford, Kent. The childminder provides her service from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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