Childminder EY440445

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2016 24 October 2012

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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 a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children have opportunities to lead their own play and make their own choices. For example, they freely choose the toys they want to play with. This helps to keep their motivation and interest in their learning.  Children make good progress and are prepared well for their future learning. They use their senses during activities, such as when they explore and investigate different textures in books.  The childminder provides clear guidance and explanations to help children manage their behaviour. For example, she reminds them about the rules and encourages them to use their manners.  The childminder uses the views of parents and children to help evaluate her service well. This helps her improve the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's good monitoring of children's development over time is not consistently precise, to help her plan more effectively for their rapid progress.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children learn about other people's backgrounds and diversity.

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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

 build on the already good monitoring processes to track children's ongoing development even more precisely, to help plan more effectively for their rapid progress  increase opportunities for children to learn about people's similarities and differences to extend their awareness of the world around them.

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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 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 at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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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. This helps keep children safe from harm. The childminder monitors children's attendance. For example, she completes an accurate daily record of the hours they are in her care. The childminder improves her knowledge and skills, such as through training, to help her raise the quality of children's experiences. She completes thorough risk assessments of her environment. This helps children to play safely in their surroundings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how to support children's learning and development. She uses the information from her observations and assessments well to plan for their next stage in learning. The childminder supports children's literacy development well. For instance, she reads to the children, pointing to the pictures and asking them what they see. The childminder provides children with positive praise and encouragement. This helps to build their self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities. The childminder effectively supports children's independence skills. For example, young children learn to feed themselves and drink from cups independently. The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's development. For example, she has daily discussions and offers monthly meetings to share children's achievements. This helps parents 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. For example, they are eager for her to join in with their games. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, she organises activities for children to learn about a range of healthy food. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active, such as visiting the park and children's groups. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress which is typical for their age. They gain the skills they need to be ready for their move to school or nursery. Young children build their communication and language development well. For example, they learn new words rapidly and start to join them together. Young children are confident to express their feelings and show a growing sense of what they can achieve. For example, they tell the childminder they want to open the book themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440445 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1059102 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Chatham, Kent. She offers all-day care on Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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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Telephone number

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