Childminder EY436331

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2016 27 June 2014

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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 children with enjoyable learning experiences. For example, children enjoy exploring sand and water outdoors and exploring the local area.  Children's well-being is given good priority. Children behave well and develop good levels of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder praises children's achievements.  The childminder carries out effective self-evaluation and monitoring of her provision. She is well motivated in her professional development and keeps up to date with safeguarding guidance and good childcare practices.  The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to help ensure children can play in safety. She is careful to maintain ratios and supervises children at all times.  Children settle quickly with the childminder. The environment is welcoming for children and parents. Children are making good progress in their development from their initial starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant occasionally overlook opportunities for children to further develop their play independently.  The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about what their children achieve and enjoy at home, to help inform her assessments of children's progress more fully.

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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

 revise the organisation of activities and resources to provide more opportunities to fully support children's independent play and investigation  gather more information from parents about what their children can do at home, to help provide a more thorough assessment of their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke with the childminder and her assistant throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the suitability of the environment, and the toys and equipment available for use with children.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including children's records and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is aware of her responsibilities and has made many improvements since her last inspection. She has comprehensive policies and procedures, and encourages parents to read them when their children start. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection practice. They know what to do if concerned about children's welfare or if children are at risk of harm from extreme behaviour and views. She monitors and tracks children's progress well. This enables her to address any gaps in children's learning and respond swiftly to any areas needing further development. The childminder supports her assistant's practice. She seeks opportunities to extend her own and her assistant's knowledge further to help her improve outcomes for children, such as through attending training regularly. She has good working partnerships with the other settings children attend, including school Reception class staff. This helps to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

support children's continuity of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about children's learning and development. She knows children's interests and provides associated resources to build on these, such as small world play figures. These activities, overall, capture children's imaginations, extend on their understanding and engage them for sustained periods. For example, children enjoy experimenting as they dig in the dirt and sand outside and use water to mix it into a paste. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She engages children in conversations and encourages them to explain what they are doing. The childminder fully informs parents about their children's progress and experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating play room. Children are keen to explore and investigate a wide range of resources indoors and outdoors. For example, in the garden they search for objects to put in their bucket. The childminder uses the information that parents provide to help her plan for children's individual needs. This helps children to feel valued and secure. Children gain an awareness of healthy lifestyles. They receive balanced meals and snacks, enjoy being physical and spend time outdoors in the fresh air. Children develop an understanding of diversity and enjoy going into their local community on outings and to attend groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to play together and are taught to respect each other's space. They learn to share and take turns and consider one another's needs. Children develop their early mathematical skills well, and counting is encouraged throughout their everyday play. Children are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436331 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1073426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Dartford, Kent. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all day, for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and personal holidays. She works with an assistant. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2. The childminder is in receipt of free early education funding 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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