Childminder EY500996

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 Not applicable

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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 have an exciting range of resources and activities, which they are able to access independently to make informed choices in their play. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is clear about her role in safeguarding children. She is well aware of the action to take and who to contact should she have any concerns about children's welfare.  Children are well supported in developing their communication and language. For instance the childminder uses strong teaching techniques, such as commentary and repetition, to help to encourage children's speech.  The childminder and her co-childminder work well as a team to help ensure children benefit from continuity of care. For example, they jointly review their strengths and weaknesses to identify areas to improve further, such as ways to develop the outside provision further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's interest in mathematical learning.  The childminder does not consistently obtain information from parents about what their children are learning at home, to help inform planning.

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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

 review and improve the opportunities for children to build on their early mathematical skills  continue to develop partnerships with parents to encourage them to share information about their children's learning and achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder various aspects of children's care, and the childminder's understanding of how children learn and develop.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed risk assessments with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the organisation and management of the childminding service with the childminder and discussed with her how she works with her co-childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's assessment folders and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She has clear rules and boundaries, which helps to support children to learn how to take turns and share. For instance, children take turns to push the baby doll in the buggy. Safeguarding is effective. Regular training helps to keep the childminder aware of all changes to safeguarding matters and reporting procedures. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments and teaches children how to identify risks and stay safe in her setting. For example, older children know why it is important to keep small toys away from babies so they do not put them in their mouth. The childminder keeps her practice up to date, for instance, she has recently updated her paediatric first-aid qualification. She has strong links with early years professionals to help support and develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy looking at books and talking about the stories they read together. For example, they read stories about growing fruits and vegetables and discuss what they would like to grow in the garden. This helps children learn about the world around them. Children use jugs and funnels to add water to flour and explore the changes in texture. They enjoy getting messy and use a variety of descriptive words to explain how the flour and water mixture feels. Children's progress is constantly monitored. For example, the childminder records children's activities and observations on an electronic assessment system which parents are able to access from home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder. They eagerly explore the environment, knowing that an adult is close at hand for assistance or a cuddle if needed. Children's healthy lifestyles are positively encouraged. Children have nutritious home-cooked meals and learn how to handle kitchen utensils safely when helping, for example, to prepare sandwiches for lunch. Children have daily opportunities to exercise. They benefit from trips to toddler groups and local attractions. This helps children to develop their social skills and learn about the community and environment around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They manage their personal care routines, such as washing their hands, appropriately for their ages. Children confidently investigate and explore their immediate environment. They have a range of opportunities to practise their physical development. For example, older children whizz around the garden on wheeled toys, while babies practise standing ready for the next stage in their development. Children are confident and have good social skills, which helps them to interact with other children and adults they meet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500996 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1057162 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She works from the home of her co-childminder in Kennington, near Ashford, Kent. The childminder offers care all week from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at 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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