Childminder EY387468

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2017 3 June 2015

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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 eagerly explore the interesting environment and interact with a wide variety of toys and resources. For example, they actively engage in role play using the petrol pump to refuel their cars before carrying on with their journey. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Children are happy and settled, and benefit from positive relationships with the childminder and her assistants. For example, they talk to the children about routines and are quick to identify when children are hungry or need a sleep.  The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of how to safeguard children. They are aware of the action to take and who to contact should they have any concerns regarding children's welfare.  The childminder successfully engages with parents and encourages their involvement in their child's day. For instance, she provides them with detailed information about the

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This provision is good

activities their children take part in, to help support home learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not sufficiently provide children with an environment, which is rich in print, to support them to learn that words have meanings.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop her assistants' good knowledge and skills to ensure they challenge and extend children's learning to the highest levels.

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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 children have to learn that print carries meaning, to extend further their interest in literacy  continue to support assistants to develop their knowledge and skills, to ensure that teaching is constantly of the highest standard, to extend further children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's daily routine and practices.  The inspector spoke to parents about their views on the service that they receive.  The inspector observed the childminder and her assistants' interactions with children and spoke to the assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's assessment records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments for the home and when on outings to keep children safe and secure at all times. She evaluates her practice and reflects on the service she provides to help improve outcomes for children and their families. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date and helps her assistants to complete required training. For example, they have all recently completed a paediatric first-aid course and are aware of how to deal with any minor accidents. The childminder has strong links with other early years professionals to provide a continuity of care and learning for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good communication and language skills. For example, the childminder uses a range of language and provides a commentary about what children are doing. The childminder helps support children to explore making marks, such as chalking on a large scale on the path in the garden, to practise early writing skills. Children experience a wide range of outings in the community. In particular, the childminder takes them on journeys on the train and trips to the woods and beach. These experiences help children to understand about their local area and the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate they feel safe in the home and are encouraged to take care of the toys and their environment. For instance, they tidy toys away before getting out others to make sure they have space to play. Children learn to become independent. For example, they put on coats before going outside to play. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model who praises children's attempts and involves them in decision-making, such as what they would like for a snack. Children learn how to identify hazards and manage risks for themselves. For example, the childminder and her assistants talk to and show children how to cross the road safely. Children lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they have daily opportunities to exercise as they explore and investigate in the garden and at local play areas, to practise their physical skills. Children learn about the importance of having a drink after exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to nursery or school. They develop strong social skills, such as taking turns when playing card games and congratulate friends when they find a pair. Children are kind to their friends, for example, they ask if their fruit tastes nice. Children learn to value and respect the differences between themselves and others. They are keen to learn and persevere at tasks. For example, they use trial and error to join train tracks together to form a loop.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387468 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1093701 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Ramsgate, Kent. She provides care, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm for most of the year. The childminder's husband and daughter work with her as assistants. The childminder and one assistant hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, 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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