Childminder EY471635

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 Not applicable

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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 quality of care is good. The childminder has secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. This has a beneficial impact on children's learning and they make good progress.  The childminder develops strong relationships with children and they feel safe and secure. She meets their individual care needs well.  The childminder is a good role model for children. Children learn to behave well, and to value and respect others.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder engages with them well to help them support children's learning at home. For example, she regularly shares good detail about children's development.  The childminder is enthusiastic and has a good knowledge of how to help children learn. She uses self-evaluation well to improve the quality of care and teaching. For example, she promptly addresses any identified areas for improvement and attends

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not extend learning opportunities to ensure that all children make the best possible progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder does not always provide opportunities for all children to take the lead and follow their own play experience, especially for those who learn best outdoors.

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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

 extend learning opportunities to ensure all children make the best possible progress in all areas of learning  develop further opportunities for all children to take the lead in their play and follow their own activity ideas, especially for those who learn best outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder during activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge, and took account of her self-evaluation and the views of parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning journals and policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the rooms used by the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a strong knowledge of the individual needs of each child. She works well with other early years professionals as they share information about children's learning and development. The childminder regularly completes observations and assessments to identify each child's next steps in their learning. She reviews children's progress effectively and closes any development gaps quickly. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection and knows how to act if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares good detail with parents about their children's learning needs. For example, she sends messages and photographs during the day. The childminder interacts well with the children to support them and to encourage their learning and development. She develops their communication and language effectively. For example, she talks to children about what they are doing, asks good questions that get them to think, and introduces new words. She builds on their mathematical skills, for instance, she teaches them to count and to recognise different shapes in the environment. The childminder encourages children to develop an interest in books and reading.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop secure attachments with the childminder. She encourages children's understanding of safety, for example, they learn how to manage the stairs safely. The childminder helps children to become independent in managing their own personal needs. Children are happy and eager to take part in activities. They develop a good awareness of the need for a healthy lifestyle. For example, they are very involved in making nutritious snacks, such as fruit kebabs. The childminder ensures that children are emotionally well prepared for the next stages in their learning. For example, children learn to cooperate with one another.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills they need for their eventual move to school, and they make very positive progress from their starting points. Children use their imagination well, for example, as they confidently use the role play resources to make pretend meals. They learn about people's differences and similarities in the wider community. Children develop good physical abilities, for instance, they visit local parks where they master skills such as climbing, hopping and using the slide. They have fun, for example, as they enjoy singing familiar songs and joining in with action rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471635 Local authority Kent Inspection number 967178 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Herne Bay, Kent. The childminder works all day Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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