Childminder EY446468

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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 builds on children's emotional well-being successfully. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. They are happy and relaxed in her home and confidently extend their own play.  Parents are fully involved in their children's learning and development. The childminder discusses children's development, progress and next steps in their learning with them. This helps parents to support their children's learning further at home.  The childminder successfully obtains details from parents about children's abilities when they first start. She uses this information effectively to plan for their future learning. Children make good progress from their starting points and are prepared for school.  The childminder reviews her practice effectively and engages her parents in the process. She is committed to her ongoing professional development and is committed to continually developing her practice.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is fully aware of children's individual needs and levels of development. She understands their personalities and interests, and uses these effectively to help her plan activities to extend their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all opportunities to develop children's interest in books.  The childminder does not consistently give children time to think when responding to questions to allow them to develop their own ideas.

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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

 enhance the opportunities for children to interact with books to develop their interest and early reading skills further  give children more time to respond to questions and share their ideas, to help develop their thinking skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed children's assessments and a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took account of parents' written views about the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about her role in safeguarding children. She is aware of the action to take and who to contact should she have any concerns about children's well-being. The childminder has updated her training and is aware of the new legislation. She teaches children how to identify risks and keep themselves safe. For example, she discusses how to keep safe around animals. The childminder constantly reflects on her practice to help ensure the service she provides meets the needs of children and families. For example, she is aware of her strengths and where to make improvements. The childminder works effectively with parents and other providers to make sure that children receive continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She is attentive and interacts well with children, encouraging and supporting their learning. The childminder encourages children's mathematical skills effectively. For instance, she encourages children to develop an understanding of addition as they decide how many more people they need for the toy bus. The childminder communicates well with children; she is constantly extending and developing their language skills. She has developed her observation procedures to improve the way she monitors children's progress. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in their achievements and provide extra support if necessary. The childminder uses spontaneous opportunities well as a way of extending children's knowledge. For example, looking at a helicopter going overhead and deciding by the colour what it will be doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and well-organised environment that motivates children to learn as they make choices about what they want to play with. She has a good range of resources and activities for children to choose from and extend their independence. For example, they use a toy catalogue to choose toys that are not on display. She is a good role model. Children respond positively to her as she provides them with clear expectations and praises good behaviour. Children are well supported to develop their physical and social well-being. For example, they attend toddler groups, where they make friends and use different play equipment to develop their muscles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and demonstrate curiosity. For example, they enjoy colour mixing, and develop their imagination as they use a box as a car wash. They concentrate well and extend their early mark making skills, such as by drawing with pens. Children are developing an awareness of letters and recognise the first sounds in their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446468 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1059341 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 4 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 Broadstairs, Kent. She cares for children between the hours of 8am and 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years 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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