Childminder EY474490

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 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 supports children to be independent from an early age. For example, young children have the opportunity to open the milk and pour it and they are encouraged to try to unbutton their clothes themselves. They develop confidence in their own abilities.  Children receive good support to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder helps children to learn a good range of language. For instance, she encourages them to learn and use descriptive words as they explore messy play activities.  The childminder is a good role model for children. For example, she supports them to be kind and helps them have good manners and behave well.  Children make consistently good progress in their learning and development. The childminder tracks children's learning effectively. She knows how well they are developing and where to offer additional support if needed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take opportunities to develop children's understanding about how to keep themselves safe.  Sometimes, the childminder misses the opportunity to help children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and other people.

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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

 continue to develop children's understanding of keeping themselves safe  further develop the opportunities for children to learn about people's similarities and differences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions inside and outside, and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector gained the views of parents through the childminder's parent questionnaires.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's progress and viewed documentation about children's learning.  The inspector viewed documents such as the childminder's self-evaluation, attendance records and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows how to take action to address any concerns. The childminder builds good relationships with parents to provide continuity of care and education. She encourages them to be involved in their children's learning and to share information through, for example, daily discussions and diaries. The childminder reflects on her practice well. She asks for feedback from parents to help her identify strengths and set targets for improvement. The qualified childminder continually develops her knowledge. For instance, she attends training and keeps up to date with information, to support children's welfare and learning well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows individual children well. She provides activities that meet their changing needs and interests, so that they are always motivated to learn. She identifies clear next steps in their learning to help them move forward and make good progress. Children receive good support to develop their mathematical knowledge. For example, the childminder helps them to compare objects and to count as they play. The childminder skilfully helps children to solve problems for themselves. For instance, she helps them to think about why their sunglasses feel different and what they could do to make them feel more comfortable.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and have good relationships. She encourages children to have a range of social experiences and to learn about their local community. For example, the childminder takes children to toddler groups. They also explore who works in the local area and what services there are to help them. The childminder gives children positive messages about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, they have healthy snacks and have a good range of outside learning opportunities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the important skills needed for their next steps in learning and in readiness for school. Children enjoy making choices and following their own ideas during play. For example, they make suggestions about what they would like to do next and how they can develop their play. Children learn to have a good understanding of their own personal hygiene and care. For instance, they enjoy washing their hands and know when they need to wipe their nose. Children develop an interest in stories. For example, they know how to handle books with care and like to talk about the pictures with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474490 Local authority Kent Inspection number 968232 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 4 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 and lives in Lenham, near Maidstone in Kent. She offers care from 8am to 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and before school on Monday and Friday, all year round except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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