Childminder EY485026

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 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 is clear about her role in safeguarding children. She is aware of the action to take and who to contact should she have concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder uses observations and assessments of children's learning effectively, to identify their achievements and what they need to learn next.  Children engage in a range of stimulating activities that reflects their interests and individual learning needs. Children make good progress.  The childminder provides children with an interesting and engaging environment where they are able to make informed choices about their play.  The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills. Children enjoy being active and develop healthy lifestyles.  The childminder maintains effective communication and working relationships with parents. Parents are fully included and informed of their children's progress and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to extend children's early writing skills further.  At times, the childminder does not offer children sufficient experiences to develop their own ideas and creative skills.

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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

 provide children with access to a wide range of experiences that extends their interest in early literacy as effectively as possible  offer children more opportunities to develop their own ideas and creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the organisation and management of the childminding service with the childminder.  The inspector looked at areas of the home used by children in relation to their health and safety.  The inspector and childminder observed children and discussed children's learning.  The inspector sampled the childminder's written observations and assessments.  The inspector read letters from parents to take account of their views on the service they receive.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder teaches children how to identify risks and keep themselves safe. For example, she encourages them to help tidy up before getting out new resources to minimise trip hazards. The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. She constantly reflects on her practice to ensure that the service she provides meets the needs of children and families. For instance, she asks parents to comment on the services by completing questionnaires. The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge updated. For example, she carries out research as well as meeting regularly with other professionals to share ideas and best practice. The childminder monitors children's learning to identify and implement any additional support they need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a well-developed knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. Children make good progress in their speech development. The childminder is skilled in helping them with their communication and language. For example, she uses commentary and skilful questions that challenge children to think and encourage them to speak. Children have opportunities to investigate and explore using a variety of textures to develop their senses. For instance they enjoy 'squidging' the marshmallows. Children benefit from trips to the library and shops, to learn about their community and the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She reinforces positive behaviour through praise and encouragement. Children are settled and display a strong sense of belonging. The childminder has clear rules and behaviour boundaries, which help children learn how to manage their emotions. Children learn how to share and take turns, for instance, they take turns with the shakers while singing along to nursery rhymes. Children regularly attend a variety of children's groups, to support their personal, social and emotional development. This helps children learn about and begin to respect the needs of others. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and regularly updates their individual routines to provide continuity of care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident, independent learners who are eager to engage with the range of resources offered. For instance, they enjoy naming the shapes on the clock puzzle to develop their mathematical language. Overall, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485026 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1001252 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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 West Malling, Kent. She provides care on Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, 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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