Childminder EY445068

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2016 20 September 2012

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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 a broad range of activities. This effectively helps to support children's learning and interests. Children are curious and eager to take part alongside the childminder and other children.  Partnerships with parents are good. For example, the childminder keeps them informed about their children's achievements and development, which helps to support children's learning at home.  Children behave well and play cooperatively. The childminder teaches children to share and be polite and this has a positive impact on their play and learning.  The childminder reflects on his practice. For example, he takes into account parents' and children's views to help him identify aspects of his practice to improve and raise outcomes for children.  The childminder knows the children well. He understands how they learn and works with his co-childminder to track their development and identify next steps for their

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This provision is good

learning. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children do not have enough time to think about and develop their own ideas fully.  The childminder does not make the best use of some routine activities to help children develop their independence skills.

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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

 provide children with more time to respond so they can think about their answers and develop their thinking skills further  review the organisation of some routines to help identify how opportunities to develop children's independence can be extended still further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the children's learning and a selection of policies and procedures including safeguarding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took account of parents' written views about the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. For example, he is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk and knows the procedures to follow if he has any concerns. Written feedback from parents show that they are very happy with the care and education offered to their children. The childminder updates his knowledge and skills, for example he has discussions with other early years professionals and reads early years publications. The childminder carefully reviews children's progress with his co-childminder to help identify and address any gaps in learning. He works effectively with his assistants to help them develop their understanding of safeguarding and supports them to extend their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a relaxed learning environment. He praises children for their achievements, which helps to motivate them. The childminder extends their early reading skills and understanding of the world around them well. For example, he uses props to encourage children to remember a wide variety of nursery rhymes. The childminder uses activities that interest the children to help develop their fine muscles and early writing skills. For example, they stick small pieces of material onto Christmas decorations then label them with their names. The childminder plans activities from the identified next steps in learning to help extend children's knowledge and skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children independently access a wide range of good-quality toys and resources. The childminder is a good role model, which helps children to learn to behave well. Children develop a very good understanding of which foods are healthy, for instance they grow fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden. Children enjoy relevant reading books with the childminder to extend their understanding further. For example, he points out and explains that carrots are good for your eyes. This helps children to think about where food comes from and what is good for them. Regular visits to toddler groups and playing in the garden help children to develop good physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of essential skills that they need for their next stage of learning, which helps to prepare them well for school. They are confident and have good listening and attention skills. For example, children enjoy using instruments to follow the beat of a song. They understand and use mathematical language to help them make comparisons and select objects by description. Children have a wide range of opportunities to socialise, play and learn to cooperate with others. They share toys and ideas and take turns in conversations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445068 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1059267 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Canterbury, Kent. He provides care from Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder and, on occasions, works with assistants.

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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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