Childminder EY470519

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 16 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

 Children enjoy the opportunities to be independent. The childminder encourages children to be involved and try to complete tasks for themselves. For example, children like rolling up the car mat to help tidy up and pouring their own drinks.  The childminder supports and extends children's interests well. For instance, she helps to build and develop children's ideas on how to make a den. Children are motivated and eager to learn and develop.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares good information with parents about children's learning and progress. She provides ideas on how parents can further support their children's development at home.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. They gain confidence, and enjoy challenge and adventure as they play.  The childminder successfully supports children's good communication and language skills. For example, she enthusiastically encourages discussions and helps to extend

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This provision is good

children's vocabulary, such as explaining the types of flowers they have planted.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Very occasionally, the childminder misses the opportunity to support children to know when the routine is changing and that activities need to come to an end.  At times, the childminder does not fully extend her partnerships with other settings children attend to provide a more effective shared approach to meeting their needs.

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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 the support for children to manage and understand the need for changes of routines  extend the partnerships with other settings children attend to provide a more effective shared approach to meeting their needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback and took their comments 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 children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows how to report concerns promptly and follow the relevant procedures to protect children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder evaluates her practice well. For example, she reflects on the learning opportunities she provides for children and has recently added more activities to support children's small muscle development. The childminder is dedicated to improving her practice and skills. Since her last inspection, she has completed a level 3 early years qualification to help extend her knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children a good range of activities to support their learning. For example, children enjoy going on nature trails and to play with others at toddler groups. The childminder has a secure understanding of children's abilities and monitors their progress well. For instance, she is able to identify any gaps in their development and knows where children are making better progress. Children enjoy being active learners. For example, they excitedly explore flour, sieves and whisks in preparation for making pancakes. Children learn about a range of other cultures and celebrations; the childminder introduces them to celebrations and people from around the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds close and caring relationships with children, who enjoy their time in her care. Children comment that they like spending time with the childminder and give her cuddles. Children play well together and their behaviour is good. They carefully listen to the childminder and follow instructions well. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she encourages them to walk inside and reminds them how to play safely. Children receive good support to learn about the needs and abilities of others. For instance, the childminder reminds children to play gently with younger children and explains about their different needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop positive attitudes towards learning and gain a good range of skills in readiness for starting school. Children develop an interest in stories. They actively choose books and like to be involved and join in with their favourite parts. Children are developing good mathematical skills. For instance, children spontaneously count as they play and begin to recognise numerals. Children understand that they have choices, and they learn that their views are valued and can be shared.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470519 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1069868 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Kemsley, near Sittingbourne, Kent. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year except for family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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