Childminder EY483601

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 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 childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. Children settle well and build positive relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder provides age-appropriate toys and resources to promote children's individual development. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress in their development.  The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, she takes them on outings to local parks to use a range of play equipment. She extends this further with toys, such as posting games and large activity cubes.  The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious meals and snacks, and gives children daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  Children are safe and secure. For example, the childminder completes risk assessments to identify potential hazards, and teaches older children about road safety.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to developing her setting further. For example, she keeps up to date with new information and carries out her own research.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have access to a wide range of books to promote their interest in stories.  The childminder has not yet fully considered how to provide a range of materials to encourage children's creative development.

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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 opportunities for children to enjoy a wider range of books to encourage their interest in stories  provide more activities and resources to extend children's creativity and encourage them to explore a range of materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork including training certificates and evidence of suitability.  The inspector considered written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing a good-quality service for children and families and reflects well on her practice. For example, she has adapted her environment to meet the needs of younger children and regularly changes the toys to provide challenge and to maintain their interests. The childminder has identified a need to complete further training and is keen to complete a recognised childcare qualification to extend her knowledge further. She is highly organised and ensures that all statutory procedures are in place. For example, she has notified Ofsted of changes in household members. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children and keeps up to date with new information. She knows the process to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of children and families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage and provides toys and resources that interest and engage the children. For example, she sings songs and plays music to encourage them to join in with instruments. The childminder knows the children well and joins in with their play enthusiastically to extend their learning. For example, she patiently shows children how to use the interactive toys and provides space to help younger children walk unaided. The childminder monitors children's progress closely to identify next steps in learning. She shares this information with parents to help them support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and caring, and is sensitive to the individual needs of the minded children. For example, she works closely with parents to mirror their sleep and mealtime routines and finds out about the children's favourite toys and comforters. The childminder is a good role model and promotes positive behaviour effectively. For example, she praises children for turn taking and involves older children in agreeing the rules of the setting. The childminder works closely with other agencies so that she can support children further. For example, she finds out about children's school topics and provides time and space for older children to complete homework tasks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and settled with the childminder and make good progress in their learning. For example, they smile and laugh during play and learn to take turns with toys. Young children develop important skills, such as walking unaided and feeding themselves. Furthermore, they become familiar with the routines and boundaries of the setting. They are prepared well for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483601 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1001741 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 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Greenhithe, in Kent. The childminder is available to work each weekday from 7am to 6pm 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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