Childminder EY442146

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2017 26 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

 Children develop secure attachments to the childminder and settle quickly into her care. She is very attentive and responsive to children's individual needs and provides a welcoming environment that helps children to feel secure and confident.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She is knowledgeable about their individual stages of development. She uses this information to plan challenging and interesting activities and resources for children according to their ability and interests. These engage and motivate children in their learning.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She shares information about children's progress and invites parents to add their own comments to assessment records. This helps parents to be involved and enables children to make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder shows commitment to continually updating her knowledge and

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This provision is good

understanding of the early years. For example, she learnt about the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and implements this in her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not actively seek the views of parents and children to help support her self-evaluation process. This does not enable her to sharply target areas for development that help further improve teaching quality and outcomes for children to the highest level.

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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 self-evaluation processes further and include the views of parents and children to help target areas for development, to improve teaching practice and outcomes for children to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and looked at areas available for children to use.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all household members, and viewed a range of documents.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account written feedback given by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and knows what to do if she has a concern. She supervises children well to keep them safe. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures, which helps to underpin her practice. For example, she completes risk assessments that cover all aspects of the childminder's home and outings. These are used well to help minimise risks. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder works well with parents and staff at other settings children attend to support what children learn elsewhere. This helps to provide children with continuity in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's learning. She is aware of how different groups of children learn and adapts activities accordingly. For example, she provides suitable resources for younger children so that they can take part in all activities and develop the confidence to have a go. This helps to raise their self-esteem and to become confident learners. The childminder helps support children's early communication skills effectively. She talks about the resources they use and encourages them to repeat the words. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, they discover if the cars get stuck or if they fit when driving through a garage. This helps children to look at and explore different sizes and space.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children regularly have opportunities to be physically active and enjoy the fresh air and exercise. The childminder makes good use of the local community to widen children's experiences and support their learning. For example, they enjoy visits to local parks and playgroups. This helps children to build their confidence in bigger groups and to be emotionally prepared for their move on to other settings or school in the future. Good settling-in sessions help children to form a strong bond with the childminder. The childminder supports children successfully to develop their independence skills. For example, they help prepare food, tidy up and manage their own personal hygiene needs well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a good level of interest in what is provided and become deeply engaged in learning. For example, when using playdough they explore the different tools, their mechanisms and what they do. Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. They take pride in their own work and gain the necessary skills they need in readiness for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442146 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1059141 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives in Swanley and offers care Monday to Friday, throughout 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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