Childminder EY479040

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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 interacts well with the children, who are happy and settled. Children build positive relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder works well with parents and other settings. For example, she shares information about children's daily activities with them. The childminder finds out about children's routines at home and their topics at school to provide a consistent approach.  The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides children with nutritious foods and regular opportunities for exercise and fresh air.  Children progress well and develop skills for their future learning. The childminder completes observations and assessments and identifies their next steps in learning accurately.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not help children learn about the rules and boundaries to support them in managing their behaviour.  The childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities for children to increase their understanding of the lives of different people, communities and cultures.  Although the childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues, she was unable to provide a statement of her written safeguarding procedures. This is a requirement of the Childcare Register.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect, is in place. 14/10/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 extend children's understanding of the rules and boundaries to help them manage their own behaviour  provide further opportunities for children to build on their understanding of the lives of different people, communities and cultures in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the children's daily routines and activities.  The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork, including the childminder's training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector observed the childminder and the children communicating together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice and provision well and identifies future improvements to benefit children. For example, she has identified a need to enhance the outdoor area and has plans for children to grow vegetables. The childminder knows how to recognise and manage any concerns about children's welfare. She has updated her knowledge about safeguarding matters. For example, she is aware of the possible indicators that may mean families are being exposed to extremist views. The childminder keeps her childcare knowledge updated, such as doing her own reading and research.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interests to help plan structured activities. For example, children talked about how they made up new superhero names and created masks to wear at the park. The childminder supports children's self-chosen activities effectively to help extend their learning further. For example, she offers more challenging resources to help children build on their achievements. The childminder helps children to extend their physical development effectively. For example, she provides equipment for balancing and jumping, and encourages children to sharpen pencils and tackle jigsaw puzzles. Children use their imaginations well and reflect on their previous experiences, such as during role play when they pretend to cook pancakes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's individual needs effectively. For example, she finds out about their home life and talks to them about their families and friends. The childminder is friendly and approachable and children are confident to ask questions or seek her help. Children understand the importance of being safe, such as when they walk to school and enjoy following a short path through a wooded area. The childminder provides a range of activities, toys and resources to support children's learning. Children make choices about what they want to do and the toys and resources they wish to play with. The childminder helps children develop their self-esteem and confidence. For example, she values their achievements and provides positive feedback about these.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress that is typical for their age and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They develop their independence and understand the importance of good hygiene. For example, they put on their own coats and shoes, cover their mouths when coughing, and wash their hands at appropriate times. Children develop their mathematical skills well. For example they count and keep a 'tally' of the amount of throws they achieve, and they gain an understanding of the cost of shopping during role play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479040 Local authority Kent Inspection number 987364 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Wrotham, in Kent. The childminder is available to work each weekday afternoon from 1pm to 6pm during term time. She is also available to work for full days during the school holidays.

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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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