Childminder EY456526

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 November 2016 13 September 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 enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistants. They make good progress and gain the skills they need to be ready for their move to school.  The childminder uses the information from her observations and assessments well to plan for children's next stage in learning.  Children successfully build on their literacy development. For example, they read books together and have easy access to mark-making equipment.  The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For instance, she shares learning records and has daily discussions. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder and her assistants help children learn how to manage their behaviour. For example, they remind them about being nice to each other, sharing and apologising, when needed.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her environment, which helps

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's support for her assistants does not consistently lead to highly focused professional development to help improve their practice further.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children learn about each other's backgrounds and diversity.

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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

 build on the good support for assistants to help identify highly effective professional development and improve their skills further  increase opportunities for children to learn about other people's similarities and differences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector spoke to the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of the signs that would cause them concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. For example, she completed specialist training to help understand how to support vulnerable families. This helps to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder improves her knowledge and skills. For instance, she has discussions with other childminders about good practice ideas and the latest guidance. The childminder successfully works with other early years professionals to support children's individual needs. She uses the self-evaluation process well. She effectively identifies areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. This helps to develop the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant support children's learning and development well. They successfully monitor their progress and track their development. This helps them identify any gaps in development early and deliver the appropriate support. The childminder and her assistant provide effective opportunities for children to investigate and explore using their senses. For instance, children guess what objects they can feel inside a box and the childminder extends this well as she asks them to describe the textures and materials. This helps to keep their motivation and interest in their learning. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to recognise shapes and count the items that they find. This helps to support their mathematical development well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder successfully supports their physical health. For example, she provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active and nutritious options at meal times. Children develop their independence well such as peeling and cutting fruit. The childminder and her assistants help children learn that their views are of value and important. For instance, offering them choices in the games they want to play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and make progress which is appropriate for their age. They develop their communication and language, and social skills well. For example, they eagerly talk around the dinner table about their trips to the woods and connect this to a book they have read. Children are friendly and kind towards each other. For instance, they spontaneously offer their cup to others who prefer a different colour. They use their imagination in play such as explaining that a cork is a mushroom.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456526 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1063194 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Chatham, Kent. She offers all-day care on Monday to Thursday, throughout the year. She works with three part-time assistants. The childminder 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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