Childminder EY407265

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2017 8 April 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

 The childminder has given careful thought to the layout of the home. She provides children with space to spread out and engage with their chosen activity. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder and her co-childminder work closely to help ensure children benefit from continuity of care and learning.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child may be at risk and who to contact should she have any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder gathers information from parents about what their children can do when they begin to attend. She constantly updates this information to help ensure she continues to meet children's care requirements.  Children have forged strong attachments with the childminder, which helps support their personal, social, and emotional development. The childminder is thoughtful and attentive to children's individual learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider ways to help expand childrens interest in making marks.  At times, younger children are not offered sufficient opportunities to freely investigate the outside space to learn about the world around them.

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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

 increase the opportunities younger children have to explore their early literacy skills  review and improve the environment to enable younger children to independently explore the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's development files and the childminder's planning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the service she provides and how she plans to move her practice forward to meet the needs of children and their families.  The inspector read references written by parents and took their views into account.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder supervises and monitors children constantly to help make sure they are safe. She has a clear understanding of how to identify potential hazards to children. For example, she helps younger children manoeuvre over the step as they go outside. The childminder is a good role model. She has clear rules and boundaries and helps to support children to learn how to take turns and share. The childminder has forged secure partnerships with other early years professionals and undertakes a varied range of professional development training. For example, the childminder completes online safeguarding training and regularly meets with early years professionals, to share best practice to help improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good awareness of how children learn through play and effective systems are in place for observation and assessment. She engages children in a range of interesting, age-appropriate activities that helps to continually challenge and motivate them. For example, babies excitedly press the buttons on a toy to make the flaps pop up. The childminder constantly praises their achievements and encourages them to persevere, in particular when the flaps do not pop up first time. The childminder uses gestures alongside spoken language to help support children's understanding. For instance, she names and demonstrates how to shake the maraca instrument safely.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children smile and laugh as they interact with the childminder. They confidently explore and investigate the stimulating environment, asking for help or a cuddle if needed. Children's behaviour is appropriate to their age. Children benefit from regular outings in the local community. For example, the childminder takes them to a variety of groups to support their social development. They have daily opportunities to exercise in all weathers. Children particularly enjoy trips to local animal parks and the beach, which helps them learn about the wider world. Children learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder talks to them about choosing healthy foods and ensures they drink water throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled and display a strong sense of belonging. For example, they eagerly choose which activity they would like to do next. Children learn to respect and value their own and other people's differences. They are confident and independent. For instance, they reach for toys they wish to play with and express their needs. Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for their future move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407265 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1094245 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She works with a co-childminder at the co- childminder's house in Herne Bay, Kent. She provides care from Monday to Wednesday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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