Childminder EY384881

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2016 15 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made significant progress since her last inspection. She has worked hard and regularly reviews and evaluates her practice and the quality of her provision. She identifies and makes changes that help improve outcomes for children.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She accurately assesses their progress and identifies any gaps in their learning. This information is used well to plan a range of interesting learning opportunities for children.  The childminder successfully contributes to children's good health. Children benefit from nutritious, balanced meals and snacks. They enjoy physical activity and fresh air such as during outdoor play.  The childminder has established positive partnerships with other settings children attend. For example, she communicates with reception class teachers to help her

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This provision is good

complement the learning that takes place at school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have a wide range of opportunities to explore and investigate different materials to help raise their understanding about the world further.  The childminder does not fully encourage all parents to contribute information about their children's achievements at home to help provide a more precise picture of where children are in their learning.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore and investigate a range of materials to raise further their awareness about the world  develop the partnership with parents further to help involve them more in their children's learning including sharing information about their children's achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation such as children's records, risk assessments, policies and procedures, and self-evaluation information.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of local child protection procedures. She is confident in the action she needs to take if there are concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is also aware of how to identify if children are at risk from extreme behaviour and views. She is vigilant in keeping children safe. Regular risk assessments are carried out to help reduce possible hazards. The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge. For example, as a result of training she has extended ways to support children in their communication and language development. The childminder organises her service effectively. For example, she implements a range of well-considered policies and procedures to help support her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilful in using different activities to extend children's learning. For example, she encouraged children to count fruit and introduced new words to describe the shape and textures of it. The childminder encourages children to develop their language and thinking skills such as encouraging them to describe the colours and objects they see when looking at books together. The childminder sensitively responds to children including giving them time to think and respond. For example, when they look at animals and recall the noises they make. Children use their imaginations well such as during play with small- world figures and when they take part in role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder provides a welcoming, homely and stimulating environment, where children thrive and play happily. Children develop a clear understanding of the behaviour expectations. For example, they know how to behave when sitting at the table, eating and drinking. Children show respect for others and enjoy helping each other. For example, a child picked up and gave back a toy dropped by another. Regular trips in the local community, such as to parks and toddler groups, help children learn how to mix socially with others. Children enjoy taking on the responsibility of simple tasks. For example, they help choose fruit from the shops to eat at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have lots of fun with the childminder. They enjoy trying out new activities and ideas with enthusiasm and are motivated to learn. Children develop good listening skills. For example, they listen very well to the childminder and follow her instructions carefully. Children develop good independence skills such as helping to prepare their snack and putting on their wellington boots. Children develop essential skills for their future learning including starting nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384881 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1057785 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 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Margate, Kent. The childminder operates her service all day on Monday to Friday for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is qualified to level 3.

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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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