Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY472349
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
20 Jun 2016
- Inspectors verified
Karen Scott
- Leadership and management verified
Good
- Outcomes verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Good
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare verified
Good
- Previous overall verified
Requires improvement
- Teaching, learning and assessment verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
EY472349
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Grade profile
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- OverallGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- OutcomesGood
- Personal development, behaviour and welfareGood
- Teaching, learning and assessmentGood
79% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Good (17,905 inspections).
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In line with other reports of this type graded Good.
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No strong criticism found.
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Progress & outcomes7
“The childminder supports children to make good progress.” p.3Parents & families5
“Partnerships with parents are very effective.” p.1Safeguarding2
“Safeguarding is effective.” p.3
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 586
- about usual (typical 691)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 52, typical 49
- Average sentence
- 12 words
- Next steps
- 1
- typical 2
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date
Previous inspection date 20 June 2016 10 July 2014
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This inspection: Good 2
Previous inspection: Requires Improvement
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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 has good relationships with other settings children attend. She shares detailed information with them, which supports consistency of care and learning. Partnerships with parents are very effective. Parents are well informed about children's development and are supported to continue learning at home. They share information about their children's achievements with the childminder. This helps the childminder to build on what children know and can do already. Children behave well and play happily. They are kind, considerate and respectful towards others. The childminder encourages and supports children to share their feelings. She provides a positive role model to children. The childminder supports children's development well. For example, she asks questions that build on their knowledge and makes suggestions that help children develop their play and learning. Children develop their skills for the future and are well prepared for
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It is not yet outstanding because:
The childminder has not fully considered ways to extend children's understanding of the world, in particular their use and knowledge of technology.
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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
plan opportunities for children to develop their understanding and use of technology to extend their knowledge of the world further.
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Inspection activities
The inspector observed activities indoors. The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. The inspector took into account the views of parents. The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation together. The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability checks.
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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good
Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow to report any concerns about children's welfare. She has a strong regard for children's safety and takes action to minimise risks. The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills to develop the quality of her provision and outcomes for children. For example, she attends training and works with other professionals to support her practice. The childminder uses the information she gains well, such as to help prepare children for starting school. She values the views of parents and children when evaluating her setting. The childminder monitors children's learning to identify and close any gaps in their progress.
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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good
The childminder supports children to make good progress. She uses the observations of children's learning to identify their next steps in learning. For example, the childminder purchased resources to provide enjoyable activities to support children's early writing skills. Children make choices about their play and learning and freely explore the range of toys available. The childminder provides resources to support children's learning at home. For example, children take home books to share with their families. Children develop their mathematical skills. They learn to recognise shapes during their play, such as when drawing. They use mathematical language during discussions, such as talking about the 'middle' of an egg.
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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good
Children have a good understanding of staying safe. The childminder successfully develops their understanding of safety procedures. For example, when playing with toy fire engines the childminder engages children in conversation about what to do in an emergency. The childminder celebrates children's achievements with children. Children are proud of their artwork and keen to share their achievements with their families. They feel safe and secure with the childminder. Children develop confidence and their self-esteem well. They are confident to ask for help or support when needed.
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Outcomes for children are good
Children make good progress from their starting points. They are keen and willing to learn. Children develop good literacy skills. For example, they show a strong interest in letters and enjoy listening to stories. They extend their learning further, such as by drawing pictures about the stories. Children develop positive social skills. They use good manners, and take turns and share happily. Children develop their independence well, such as managing their own personal needs.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY472349 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1049867 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2
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Name of registered person
Date of previous inspection 10 July 2014
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Telephone number
The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Biggin Hill, Kent. The childminder offers her service from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.
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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
procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.
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Telephone number
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Telephone number
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Telephone number
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