Childminder EY476628

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 provides an inviting and well-resourced play environment for children. Children enthusiastically explore and make choices from the broad range of toys and resources in the play room and garden.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder has effective communication and shares good information. Parents comment positively about the relationship that the childminder has with them and their children.  Children are motivated and excited about learning. The childminder knows children well and plans activities that engage them in purposeful learning.  The childminder offers a good range of interesting activities to support children's learning well. Children develop a range of skills for their future learning and make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share information successfully with other settings children attend to help support better continuity of care and education.  The childminder does not always extend younger children's understanding about how to keep themselves safe, to help them learn to recognise and manage risks.

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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 the partnerships with other settings that children attend to help provide better continuity of care and education  extend young children's awareness about keeping themselves safe, to help them learn how to recognise and manage risks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and outside and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took this into consideration.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder about children's progress and viewed their development records.  The inspector read a sample of the childminder's written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about their welfare. The childminder keeps her knowledge and practice up to date. She reads early years articles and attends training. She uses the information she gains to improve children's experiences. For example, the childminder has developed the range of experiences that encourage young children to explore and investigate different materials and textures. The childminder reflects on her practice well. She encourages children and parents to share their feedback and values their contributions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder uses her experience and knowledge to successfully provide good quality learning experiences for children. The childminder tracks children's learning securely. She has a good understanding of where children are in their development and how to bring them forward in their learning. She provides children with good opportunities to develop their early writing skills. For example, she encourages drawing and mark making, and talks to children about the letters in their name when she writes these. Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder helps to extend their language with new words and she talks to children about the pictures they see in books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to consider the feelings and needs of others. For example, the childminder encourages them to consider whose turn it is during games and play. The childminder supports young children's developing understanding of good hygiene practice. For example, she helps them to wash their hands and talks to them about which towel is theirs. Children behave well. The childminder uses positive strategies and gently reminds children what she expects from them. Children settle well with the childminder and enjoy their time with her. They are excited for her to join in with their play and call her to follow them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to be independent and make their own decisions. For example, children design and create their own artwork. They develop confidence and positive attitudes towards learning. Young children have a good knowledge of mathematical ideas and numbers. For instance, they talk to the childminder about numerals they recognise and learn to count. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476628 Local authority Kent Inspection number 981668 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Ashford, Kent. She offers flexible care from Monday to Friday during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant foundation degree in childcare. The childminder receives funding to provide 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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