Childminder EY449632

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2016 25 February 2013

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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

 Children are happy, settled and content in the childminder's care. She develops secure attachments with children from the start. For example, children benefit from endless cuddles and praise which support their emotional well-being.  Children become motivated learners who make good progress. The childminder has a good knowledge of the interests of children in her care, which helps her to plan and provide stimulating and challenging experiences.  The childminder organises her home to enable children to lead their own play. For example, resources are stored at children's height which allows them to select what they want to play with independently. Children show great pride in their achievements and enjoy sharing their accomplishments with the childminder.  The childminder has a positive attitude to developing her practice. For example, she attends training and works with other childminders to help keep up to date with

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about children's achievements at home and to be fully involved in supporting their children's learning between home and her setting.  On occasions, the childminder does not fully build on opportunities to extend children's learning in their play.

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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

 extend the methods for obtaining and using information from parents about their children's learning and development at home  make greater use of opportunities to extend children's learning further in their spontaneous play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including children's developmental records and feedback from parents.  The inspector viewed the interactions between the childminder and children during a play session.  The inspector discussed aspects of practice with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role to protect children from harm. She recognises areas that may cause her concern, such as changes in behaviour, and knows how to record and report any concerns. The childminder evaluates her practice on a daily basis. She considers the views and suggestions of the parents and children to help her further develop her provision. For example, she regularly involves children in reviewing the resources and deciding on the purchase of new toys. The childminder monitors how children are progressing in her care and recognises any gaps in development. She is fully aware of her responsibilities in regards to working with other professionals. The childminder talks to parents on a daily basis. This helps to keep them updated on their child's daily activities and achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children in their play and recognises their interests and skills well. She uses her observations to plan experiences, which helps children to develop and practise new skills. For example, painting activities enable children to extend their newly developing interest in exploring textures. She effectively supports children's language and communication development. For example, she consistently repeats back and models children's words. Children learn to respect and consider other people and communities. For example, they enjoy regular outings and participate in activities, which introduce them to different celebrations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is nurturing and sensitive. She maintains a welcoming environment where children thrive. The childminder is a good role model. She helps children to learn from a young age how to manage their behaviour. For example, she skilfully distracts children with familiar activities to dissolve situations before they arise. Children behave well. The childminder supports children's health and personal care effectively. For instance, children learn to recognise and manage their own self-care such a nose wiping. Children have opportunities to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds them to go down steps carefully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well from their starting points. They learn and practise skills to support the next stages in their development. For example, from a young age children learn to make choices in their play. Children are eager to participate and persevere with new challenges. For example, children take time to concentrate while trying to fit different objects through shaped holes. They show pride and excitement in their achievements, which supports their good levels of confidence and self-esteem further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449632 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1062758 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Greenhithe, Kent. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm during term time only. She receives funding to provide free early 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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