Childminder EY488059

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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

 Children make good progress. They enjoy a wide variety of stimulating activities that reflect their interests and individual learning needs. For example, the childminder makes good use of local facilities and places of interest to help children learn about the world around them.  The childminder has a very clear understanding about her role in safeguarding children. She is fully aware of the action to take and whom to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder has forged positive relationships with parents. For example, she shares valuable information with them daily about care routines and activities children have completed, to help support their learning at home.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They are eager to investigate and explore, and join in with activities. For instance, they make paper aeroplanes and try to make them fly, like the ones they see in the sky.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not make effective use of all opportunities to expand children's mathematical language.  At times, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think about and respond to questions before intervening.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to recognise and use mathematical language  provide children with sufficient time to think about their responses to questions and to share their ideas fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the safeguarding policies and children's assessment records.  The inspector observed the daily routine and practice, and discussed the organisation and management of the childminding service with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and read through questionnaires to take their views into account about the service they receive.  The inspector and the childminder observed children and discussed the learning that took place.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments and is constantly vigilant to ensure she keeps children safe and secure at all times. She teaches children how to identify and manage risks for themselves effectively, such as holding onto the sides when using steps in the home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly reflects on the service she provides. For example, she makes effective use of reports from outside agencies to help her meet the needs of children and improve her practice. The childminder has a positive attitude towards professional development. For instance, she carries out research on the internet and regularly meets with other early years professionals to share best practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about children's abilities when they first start. She uses this information effectively to plan for the children's future learning. She carries out thorough assessments on the children, which she uses to help ensure they make good progress in all areas. Children develop their physical skills well and demonstrate good control and coordination. For example, when they make marks and draw faces on the patio using paintbrushes and water. The childminder is adept at extending children's enjoyment of activities, such as encouraging them to add features to the faces they have drawn. Children adore exploring movement and sound, in particular they excitedly interact with musical instruments and join in singing nursery rhymes with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder, who is a good role model for children and has high expectations of them. Children's behaviour is good and they are learning to play collaboratively, such as taking turns to pour water into the funnels. The childminder takes children to a variety of groups and activities in the community to help support their social development and explore the world around them. For instance, they go to play gyms to meet with friends and attend story time at the library. The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle. For instance, she provides the children with nutritious home-cooked meals and children take part in daily physical play in the garden or during outings to the park and the beach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They concentrate well on their chosen activities and are keen to learn. For example, children enjoy posting foods into the 'caterpillar's mouth' as they listen to a story. Children display a strong sense of belonging, such as putting their shoes and hats away after playing in the garden. They learn to value and respect their own and others' similarities and differences. Children gain the skills needed for their future learning, including the move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488059 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1013148 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 and lives in Margate in Kent. She offers care from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am 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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