Childminder EY474246

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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 works well to build good relationships with children. She talks to them in a calm and warm manner and is respectful. Children are settled and affectionate with the childminder.  Outcomes for children are good. Children make consistently good progress in their learning and development. They are well prepared for the next stage of learning at pre- school or school.  Children are confident and self-assured. They develop good attitudes towards learning and enjoy testing their ideas to see if they work. For example, they try a range of wheels on their car to see which ones work the best.  The childminder knows children well. She uses their individual interests to plan activities that motivate children to play and learn.  The childminder reflects and evaluates well on her practice. For example, she works with a local authority early years adviser and with other childminders to get new ideas

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder is too quick to complete tasks for children, which limits their opportunities to be independent.  The childminder does not always develop children's knowledge of changes over time to support their knowledge of the world.

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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 opportunities for children to be independent  maximise opportunities to help children understand about changes in the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into consideration.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed activities with the childminder and discussed the learning outcomes for children.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as policies and children's learning records, and spoke to the childminder about her self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has ensured that she has kept her knowledge up to date and is aware of child protection issues. She knows what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder tracks children's learning well. She quickly identifies where they require encouragement and plans activities and experiences to support their development. The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She understands the importance of working together to support continuity of care and education for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder uses her experience well to support children's learning and development. She builds good links with other settings that children attend. For example, they discuss children's individual next steps and ensure that all information about their care and learning is shared. The childminder supports children to have good communication and language skills. For instance, she introduces a range of vocabulary, such as 'washer', when children are building.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and gives children good praise and encouragement. Children behave well. They have good listening skills and follow instructions well. The childminder helps children to learn about how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they practise emergency evacuations and talk about the safest way to leave the house. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to be physically active and learn to lead healthy lifestyles. She takes them on trips to the park and supports children's interests when they want to use scooters. Children are kind and learn to share well. They make sure that everyone has a toy to play with.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills. They have a range of positive experiences with other children and at toddler groups. Children learn to make choices and are confident to share their views. They know how to complete puzzles and use their mathematical knowledge well. For instance, they count the corners and know how many more they need to find. Children learn how to organise their toys and keep everything tidy. For example, children comment that the floor is a mess and happily tidy up with the childminder's support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474246 Local authority Kent Inspection number 966204 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Greenhithe, Kent. She works Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6.00pm throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has qualified teacher status.

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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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