Childminder EY301102

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 11 March 2015

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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 now provides a welcoming, stimulating and hygienic environment, having addressed issues from her previous inspection. She reflects children's interests well in activities. Children are eager to join in and try new things.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder and each other. They are happy, confident and have a sense of belonging. This all supports children's emotional needs well.  The childminder completes precise observations of children's learning. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children's independence skills are encouraged well. For example, the childminder involves children in tidying away toys.  The childminder is committed to her professional development and updates her existing knowledge and teaching skills. For example, following recent training, she provides

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This provision is good

more opportunities for children to lead their own play and learn to solve problems.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide a rich range of opportunities to support children who prefer to learn outdoors.  The childminder does not gather information about children's learning at home as effectively as possible.

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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

 provide every opportunity to support children who prefer to learn outdoors  extend the already good partnership with parents to gather detailed information about children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and routines.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector talked to parents to gain their views.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, risk assessments and suitability checks of all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training and has a good understanding of how to protect children in her care. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder carries out through daily risk assessments for the home environment and outings to help children play safely. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's progress. The childminder regularly checks children's levels of achievement and provides tailored support to address any gaps in learning. The childminder frequently reflects on her practice, and now maintains a clean and suitable environment. She values the children's views and ideas, to help her develop her practice further and promote continued good standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and gives them good opportunities to follow their interests as they play. She provides effective support to build on their next steps in learning. The childminder gives them time to explore and experiment, which helps to develop their creativity and imaginative skills. For example, children enjoy exploring with dough to make models. The childminder promotes children language well in a variety of ways. For example, she introduces new words, encourages conversations and uses gestures to help increase children's understanding. The childminder provides children with a range of opportunities to develop their understanding of the diversity between themselves and others, to help them learn about people in the world around them. The childminder promotes children's early mathematical and literacy skills well. For example, children enjoy writing for different purposes, such as doctors' notes during pretend play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and caring, and children form secure emotional bonds with her and settle easily. For example, children are eager to tell her about their morning visit to school. The childminder is a positive role model. For example, she helps children to learn to share, take turns, listen and respect others. Children develop increasing self-control and personal care skills, which help them to be prepared for school. Children progress in learning about why it is important to have a healthy diet, and they enjoy healthy snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and develop the key skills they need for school. Children are curious, keen to learn and to find out how things work. They count, recognise shapes and learn about size. They learn to write. Children develop confidence in thinking for themselves and make their own decisions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301102 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1054571 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 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Faversham, Kent. The childminder operates her service for most of the year, from Monday to Friday.

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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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