Childminder EY361477

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2016 18 September 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 made worthwhile improvements since her previous inspection. For example, she uses the information from her assessments well to recognise and support any gaps in children's development.  The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies their next stage in learning. For example, she completes an assessment of children's development between the age of two and three years and shares this with parents.  The childminder supports children's independence and development of personal awareness well. This helps them to gain important skills they need for future learning.  Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make good progress and are ready for their move to school or nursery.  The childminder uses her self-evaluation processes well. She highlights areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. This helps to maintain a good-quality

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This provision is good

provision and better outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have opportunities to access a wide range of resources in all areas of the environment, to help fully support those who learn best outdoors.  The childminder does not always support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles further, such as by talking with them about the effect of nutritious food on their bodies.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to access a wide range of resources in all areas of the environment  provide more opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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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 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 secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She accesses a range of training to help improve her knowledge and makes changes as a result. For example, she has recently reviewed her policies to reflect current legislation and guidance. The childminder works effectively with other settings children attend and shares a wide range of information to help support children's learning and care needs. She has a good understanding about the importance of supporting her assistant to provide consistent practice. She ensures that he is up to date with her policies and has a suitable first aid qualification.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development well. She plans activities to help support children's individual progress. For example, the childminder provides music with instruments, which children thoroughly enjoy. This helps to keep their interest and motivation in their learning. The childminder follows children's lead in play, such as when they decide to act out the songs or use puppets and sing. She helps children make connections in their learning. For instance, she asks them what noises the animals make. The childminder takes children's learning further, such as helping them learn the words to rhymes they are unsure of. She provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, they have daily discussions and parents access the online system. This helps parents to be able to continue 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 helps them build a good sense of belonging, such as by talking with them about their home lives and experiences outside of the setting. The childminder encourages children to respect and value each other's differences. For instance, she reads them books and supports discussions about diversity. She helps children learn how to behave well. She talks to them about their actions and encourages them to listen to each other, helping them learn effective skills for the future.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress which is expected for their stage of development. They make good progress in their literacy skills. For example, they play picture games and guess what they have each drawn. They take turns and sustain their attention in activities. Children use their imagination in play, for instance, they make up songs about jelly, jam sandwiches and fairies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361477 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1057757 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Snodland, Kent. She offers care Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder receives government 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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