Childminder EY478369

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

 Children have good opportunities to develop skills that help prepare them for school. For example, they develop early reading and writing skills as they recognise letters and write their own names.  Parents feel fully included and informed in their children's learning. For example, the childminder shares videos and photographs of their achievements with parents and encourages a shared approach to their children's care and learning.  There is a wide range of opportunities for children to develop their creativity and imagination. For example, they confidently make up their own songs as they play.  The childminder knows children well and builds trusting and secure relationships with them. Children have a positive level of well-being and self-esteem.  Children are confident communicators. The childminder supports children's listening and speaking skills well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to help children learn about and value the languages their friends speak at home.  The childminder does not always make the most of partnerships with other settings children attend to build on what they learn there and improve consistency in their care.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to learn about and value the languages their friends speak at home  strengthen the partnerships with settings children attend to improve the consistency of their care and build on what children learn elsewhere.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector sampled written documentation, including children's progress reports, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at convenient times and gathered the views of parents.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and includes the views of parents and children in the process. For example, they evaluate activities together and complete questionnaires. The childminder uses the information to improve her practice and adapt activities, to keep children motivated and engaged in new learning experiences. The childminder is committed to build upon her knowledge and develop her skills further. For example, she attended training on children's communication to support her understanding of speech development. The childminder knows children's individual abilities and tracks their progress well. She completes regular assessments of their learning to enable her to promptly identify and close any gaps in children's development. The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow to protect children and she knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps prepare children well for school. For example, she visits schools and shares children's progress with the teachers. The childminder encourages children to use their imaginations well. For example, children explore scented bushes in the garden, such as lavender, creating magic potions and spells. Children are confident, settled and choose their own play. The childminder builds upon their spontaneous play effectively. For example, children choose to play in the playhouse and the childminder encourages them to act out a story together. Children develop an interest in books and reading.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. Children are polite and behave well. They show respect and kindness to others. For example, when playing games they wait patiently and learn to compromise. Children develop meaningful friendships. The childminder develops children's understanding of people's similarities and differences well, overall. For example, they celebrate festivals from around the world. The childminder provides a variety of motivating opportunities for children to develop and challenge their physical abilities. For example, they play mini golf. Children understand the importance of healthy eating through practical activities, such as helping to prepare healthy meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good opportunities to develop skills to support their future learning. They develop their mathematical understanding. For example, children's bicycles are numbered and they park them in the corresponding numbered parking bays when they put them away. Children recognise numbers and count as they play. They take increasing responsibility for tasks, such as tidying up.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478369 Local authority Kent Inspection number 977580 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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. She lives in Edenbridge, Kent. The childminder cares for children on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. 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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