Childminder EY350610

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 November 2016 27 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 and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is warm and friendly and builds positive and trusting relationships with children. She is responsive to children's emotional well-being.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. For example, she spends time and interacts positively with children, shares stories and takes the time to answer questions they may have.  Children make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points. Children are confident. They have clear ideas about how to build their ideas and are keen to explore activities.  The childminder has good systems in place to track and monitor children's development. She has a good understanding of what children can do and quickly identifies any gaps in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered how she can support parents to help children's understanding of healthy eating and continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not routinely enable children to have a varied range of experiences, particularly for those who like to learn outside.

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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

 develop further the partnership working with parents to help them support children's understanding of healthy eating and give information for them to further develop their children's learning at home  build on the outdoor activities to meet the individual needs of children, particularly those who prefer to be outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector jointly discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documents such as policies and procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The organised childminder continues to reflect on and develop her good practice and skills. For instance, she networks with other childminders and has professional discussions to share new ideas and good practice. For example, she recently developed how she observes children's play to identify specific interests and learning styles. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about their safety and welfare. The childminder has good relationships with other professionals and shares relevant information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies the next steps in children's learning and supports their ongoing development well. For instance, children begin to understand that letters carry meaning and spontaneously talk about them during play. The childminder supports children well to develop their mathematical skills and understanding. For example, she helps children explore their interest in counting and colours, and children begin to understand numerals. The childminder joins in well with children's play and encourages them to challenge themselves further. For instance, she suggests that they search and match dinosaurs by size and type.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good understanding of their own safety. For example, the childminder completes emergency evacuations with children and they talk about being careful when using scissors. The childminder supports children to learn about their emotions and to talk about how they are feeling. For instance, children know a range of emotions and the childminder encourages them to share how they are feeling. Children receive good opportunities to learn about other people that may be different from themselves. For example, the childminder explains to children about why one of the toy figures might use crutches to walk.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need to be prepared to start school, such as good concentration and an understanding of boundaries. Children make choices in their play and enjoy exploring the good range of toys and resources on offer. Children are motivated learners. They are eager to take part in activities and enjoy exploring familiar toys that interest them. For example, they ask for their favourite activity boxes and repeat play and activities that they are comfortable with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350610 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1062058 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Walderslade Woods, near Chatham, Kent. She offers care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family 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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