Childminder EY446842

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2017 27 May 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 a good understanding of how to review and monitor children's development. She effectively identifies next steps in children's learning and knows how to help them develop. Children make good progress in their development.  Children settle well with the childminder and build secure attachments. The childminder meets their emotional needs well. For example, she knows their individual care routines and children enjoy going to her for cuddles and support.  The childminder supports children's learning well. For instance, she knows children's likes and dislikes, and uses different approaches to help them challenge themselves through planned play and activities.  Children understand how to make choices in their play and follow their interests. For example, they like to choose when to play outside and what toys to take with them. Children enjoy a range of play experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to find out more detailed information about what children have been learning at home from parents to enable her to build on these experiences.  The childminder does not place enough focus on evaluating and reflecting on her service to make the most of targeting areas for further improvement.

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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 partnership working with parents to learn more about children's learning at home and build on this further  improve the use of self-evaluation to help identify and target more precise areas for improvement to extend outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and outside, and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector read the views of parents and considered these.  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.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role to keep children safe. She risk assesses her environment well and identifies potential hazards that may cause harm to children and removes them. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She develops her professional skills well. For example, she keeps her knowledge up to date through reading articles and personal research. She recently learned about a range of messy play activities for children to enjoy. Overall, the childminder works well with parents who praise the care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children to build on their communication and language skills. For example, she repeats words back to children and introduces new ones to help extend their vocabulary. The childminder begins to introduce children to mathematical concepts, such as 'big' and 'heavy', as they play with balls in the garden. Children enjoy imaginative play and begin to role play. For instance, the childminder helps them to explore the cups and pots, and they learn to stir and 'make drinks' for other people. The childminder supports children to gain confidence in their abilities. For example, she offers reassurance as they try new things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have opportunities to learn about the world around them and other people. For example, the childminder takes children to local community toddler groups and to the park. The childminder effectively supports children to learn about risks in relation to their own safety. For instance, she gives them good explanations about safely using the equipment and materials, and how they might hurt themselves. Children form good friendships with others and are keen to involve each other in their play and exploration. The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy social mealtimes and the childminder works with parents to provide healthy meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage well in their play and are confident to explore. For example, they excitedly look through the toys in the water tray and share them with those around them. Children learn to explore books. For instance, they begin to understand how to handle them and gain information from them. Children begin to be independent, such as trying to put their shoes on, and trying to help others. They develop a range of skills to help them prepare for their next stage of learning at nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446842 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1095341 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Ashford, Kent. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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