Childminder EY371345

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2017 4 December 2014

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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 tracks children's learning well and builds a picture of their development over time. She identifies gaps in children's learning and is quick to give them more support where needed.  Children enjoy a stimulating and welcoming play environment. The childminder organises her setting well and she supports children to have choices in their play and learning.  The childminder evaluates her setting well. She continually looks for ways to improve her teaching and overall service. For example, she has recently reviewed how she supports children's mathematical development and made changes to her resources and approach to motivate children to learn.  Children learn a wide range of skills to support their overall development. They make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored how to help children to be as independent as possible, to develop their skills further.  The childminder misses opportunities to challenge children's thinking and help them build on their skills.

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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 support for children to be as independent as possible  extend the opportunities to challenge and develop children's thinking skills more to build on their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector gained the views of parents through the childminder's questionnaires and considered their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and outside, and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector reviewed documentation, such as the children's learning records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She shares good information about children's learning and development. Parents positively praise her support for their children and the service she offers. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is committed to ensuring children are kept safe. She knows the local procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder develops her professional knowledge and skills. For instance, she has discussions with other professionals and attends training. She has developed how she plans activities to ensure that they fully support individual children's learning preferences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows what interests them and what they enjoy. Children receive good support to develop their literacy skills. For example, the childminder helps them to learn about the sounds that letters make. Children also confidently identify the beginning letter of their name and begin to make marks to form letters. The childminder encourages children's good communication and language development. For instance, she has positive discussions with children and role models good language. Children develop their physical skills, such as through catching games like 'piggy in the middle'. Children giggle with excitement as the ball bounces and goes over their heads.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes learning enjoyable and children are relaxed and comfortable in her care. Children know how to take turns, such as when blowing bubbles in the garden for each other to try and catch. The childminder supports children well to understand and respect the needs of others. For example, she encourages older children to give younger children time to respond to questions. Children learn about their own safety, such as when they complete emergency evacuations of the childminder's home. The childminder helps children to learn about the community they live in and the world around them. For instance, they spend time at local toddler groups and learn about festivals from different cultures and religions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested in learning and eager to play and be involved. They quickly learn a range of skills in readiness for starting school. Children have secure mathematical knowledge. For example, they enjoy counting and can match amounts to the correct numerals. Children enjoy role play, particularly in the newly refreshed outside area. For instance, they pretend to be the shopkeeper and help each other pick out items and exchange pretend money. Children enjoy being outside, such as playing in the childminder's garden or at the park.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371345 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1070978 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Broadstairs, Kent. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged 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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Telephone number

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