Childminder EY482864

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 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

 The childminder reviews her provision effectively to improve her practice. She identifies her strengths and where she needs to make changes and improvements so that children continue to make good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder actively involves parents in their children's learning. For example, she uses a range of ways to communicate with them effectively and update them on their children's progress.  The childminder provides a welcoming, homely learning environment where children are happy and relaxed. They have access to a broad range of activities and resources that is appropriate to their age and stage of development.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has high expectations of all children. They listen to her instructions and find security in the routines of the day.  Children develop their physical skills. They enjoy lots of opportunities to run around in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn more about numbers and solving problems.  The childminder is not as effective as possible in increasing children's awareness of the similarities between themselves and others.

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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 opportunities for children to explore numbers and solve problems  provide greater opportunities for children to gain an understanding of the diversity of people, families and communities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interaction during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including about her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps herself updated with the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) procedures and completes child protection training. She knows how to identify and report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder also has a good understanding of how to protect children from extreme views. Her policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and shared with parents. The childminder is well qualified and continues to develop and improve her knowledge and skills. She has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. Overall, the quality and monitoring of the educational programmes are good. She has established effective links with other childcare providers where children attend. Information is shared to help provide continuous care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder joins in with the children as they play and helps them explore the resources and equipment available. Children enjoy self-chosen activities and are able to make choices about where they wish to play. They are able to assemble a track for their favourite trains, with only a little help from the childminder. Children show how well they observe adults, for example, as they make a cup of tea using a teapot in the play kitchen. Outside, children find the paint pots and begin painting their hands and creating handprints on the paper and around the garden. They love the feel of the paint and make different colours by mixing the paints. Children enthusiastically dig in the sand and make sandcastles, ensuring the sand is wet enough to stick. The childminder uses questions to clarify what the children are finding out, often introducing new words. She regularly observes children in their play and makes accurate assessments of their achievements and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed close emotional bonds with the childminder. They interact well with each other and feel valued and secure in her care. The childminder helps children learn how to keep safe, for example, as she encourages them to tidy some of the toys away to keep the play space safe. This helps to support children's sense of responsibility. Children learn about healthy eating and enjoy nutritious and balanced meals and snacks provided by the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are becoming confident and independent individuals as they make choices in their play. They are keen to explore and investigate activities and the environment. They have good communication and language skills and can hold conversations well. Children develop skills that prepare them for their next stage in development and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482864 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1005038 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. The childminder provides childcare all day, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare 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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