Childminder EY468933

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 3 June 2014

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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 takes time to get to know children to help them settle well in her care. She develops good relationships and children enjoy themselves. For example, they giggle as the childminder plays peek-a-boo and playfully hides from them.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder offers good support to children and their families, and they work well together. For instance, parents are fully informed about their children's learning and are encouraged to share information about their children's achievements at home.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to make choices about their play, such as suggesting toys and games to play.  Children make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points. They develop confidence and are eager to learn and engage well in play, including when trying new experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered further ways to extend her knowledge and skills, to help provide even higher quality learning experiences for children.  Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's understanding of other people different to themselves.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to extend skills and knowledge even further, to raise the quality of children's learning experiences to a higher level  extend the range of opportunities to enable children to develop a greater understanding of other people different to themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback and took their views into consideration.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed the learning that took place for children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation, policies and procedures, and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the issues that could affect vulnerable children and their families. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about children's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder evaluates her practice well. For instance, she includes the views of parents and reflects well on the effectiveness of the activities she provides. The childminder has good relationships with other settings that children attend. For example, she ensures that there is effective information sharing to include parents, prior to children starting with her. Children receive good continuity of care and education. The childminder monitors children's overall progress well and she has a good understanding of their skills. She is knowledgeable about the areas that children need to develop next and has individual plans in place to help all children succeed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children receive good support to develop their communication and language skills. For example, the childminder engages them in good discussions and helps them learn new words. Children have good listening skills and respond. The childminder helps children develop an understanding of mathematics. For example, she helps them count as they play and brings their attention to mathematical language such as 'big' and 'small'. The childminder supports young children to begin to have an awareness of literacy. For instance, she helps them explore books and reads out words children notice around her home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and sensitive to the individual needs of children. She is a positive role model to children. Children behave well. For example, they learn take turns with each other and share their favourite toys. The childminder places a strong emphasis on helping children to learn about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides opportunities for children to play outside, such as going on walks to the woods and to the park. Children learn to be independent relative to their age. They eagerly learn new skills, such as when the childminder shows them how to open clasps on new boxes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of skills to help them be ready for their next stage of education, such as starting nursery or school. They have good relationships with other children and like to spend time with each other. Children have clear ideas about what they want to do and know how to share their views. They have good opportunities to be creative, including exploring music and their favourite songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468933 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1069776 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Tunbridge Wells. She offers care from 8am to 5pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for most of the year.

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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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