Childminder EY427055

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 20 May 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 has met the actions from her previous inspection and has made important improvements. She holds a current paediatric first aid qualification, as required.  The childminder understands the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or anyone living on the premises.  Children have opportunities to lead their own play and make their own choices in the wide range of activities available to them. For instance, the childminder has reviewed the storage of her resources.  The childminder helps children to respect and value each other's differences. For example, she provides books and activities that reflect the individual children's backgrounds.  Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make good progress and are ready for their next stage in learning.  The childminder monitors children's progress from their starting points. This helps her

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This provision is good

to identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share a wide range of information about children's progress with all other settings children attend.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children think for themselves and find their own solutions in play.

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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 highly effective partnerships with all other settings children attend to share a wide range of information and support their learning further  provide children with more time to think and find their own solutions in play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes that keep children safe from harm. She uses the views of parents, children and other professionals effectively, to help evaluate her service, identify areas of weakness and set targets for improvement. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her environment. This helps children to be able to play safely in their surroundings. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports the learning and development of children in her care. She makes good use of her observations and assessments to support their next stage in learning. The childminder builds children's communication and language skills and adapts activities for their individual stage of development. For example, she encourages younger children to make the sounds of animals and repeat the words. For older children she asks them to identify the animals that they see. The childminder introduces different activities to help keep children's motivation and interest in their learning. For instance, they sing and do the actions to nursery rhymes. The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. She shares children's records, has daily discussions and telephone contact. This helps parents to be able to continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. She provides them with extra support and attention when needed, such as when they are tired. The childminder gives children clear guidance on how to manage their behaviour. She explains in an age-appropriate manner about their actions and encourages them to apologise, when appropriate. This helps them learn to behave well. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy options at snack time and daily opportunities for children to be physically active. This supports their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their different starting points and are well prepared for their future learning. They develop secure skills in literacy. For example, they look at books and point at the pictures. Children increase their mathematical skills; they count during their songs. Children develop their imaginary play. For instance, they role play with dolls, covering them with blankets and putting them to sleep.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427055 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1054760 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. She offers care from Monday to Friday and some weekends, 7am to 7pm, throughout the year. The childminder is eligible to claim funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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