Childminder EY267290

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2016 14 September 2011

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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

 Children are happy and settle well in the childminder's care. She forms secure relationships with children, who explore with the comfort of knowing she is close by for support.  The childminder offers a good range of learning experiences for children. She helps children make choices and ensures they have wide selection of toys to play with inside and outside.  Children are confident and eager to be involved in activities and learn. They develop good positive attitudes towards learning. All children make good progress in their learning.  The qualified childminder develops her practice well. For example, she researches to get new ideas and liaises with other childminders to share good practice. She has developed more opportunities for children to learn that print carries meaning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share learning information with other settings that children attend to fully support continuity in their education.  Sometimes, the childminder is too quick to complete tasks for children and does not always challenge their thinking further and promote their independence.

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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

 develop further the relationships with other settings to share information about children's learning and development to support them to make the best possible progress  provide children with greater opportunities to build on their independence and problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and outside and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity with the childminder and jointly discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector took account of parents' views from written feedback they provided for the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed relevant documentation and talked to the childminder about children's progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in promoting children's safety and well-being in order to protect them from harm. She knows how to take action to address any concerns. The childminder works well with parents to support children's learning and development. For example, she shares information about how parents can further support their children's learning at home. Parents praise the childminder for her care and good experiences that she offers children. The childminder reflects on her practice well. For instance, she identifies areas she can improve and talks to parents about how she can provide better experiences for children to further their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how to support children's learning well. She uses their interests to plan activities to help them remain interested in learning. The childminder tracks children's learning well. She knows where they are in their development and identifies next steps in their learning to support their progress. Children learn about other people and the world around them. For instance, they celebrate festivals and explore food from other countries. The childminder provides good support for children who learn English as an additional language. For instance, she gives them opportunities to share their ideas and models language well to support their development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She shows them how to be kind, considerate and respectful to others. Children receive good opportunities to understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, they go on regular outings to parks and spend time playing outside. The childminder provides good social experiences for children. For instance, they spend time playing with other children and go on trips in the local community. Children learn to keep themselves safe and to follow good hygiene routines. For example, they enjoy washing their hands before meals and take part in practising what to do in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. Children develop their early literacy skills well. For example, they enjoy exploring books and talk about their drawing and marks they make. Children have increasing confidence in their mathematical skills. For example, they explore numerals and talk about numbers of personal meaning. Children learn key skills in readiness for their next stage of learning at pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267290 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1039577 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. She offers care weekdays from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year except Bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 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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