Childminder EY489749

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 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 have good opportunities to develop their understanding of the natural world. For example, they feed the rabbits and grow fruit and vegetables to eat in the garden.  The childminder has a good relationship with the children. She understands their individual personalities and abilities, enabling her to develop their confidence and self- esteem.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses observations and assessment to accurately assess and plan activities to extend their learning.  The childminder has a good partnership with parents. For example, she exchanges information about their child's progress and care experiences, and encourages home learning.  The childminder reflects on her practice well to identify and improve areas for development. She undertakes training to increase her knowledge and skills, enabling her to better understand and support children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer a range of opportunities for children to develop their early reading skills.  The childminder is exchanging information with the other settings children attend. However, this does not routinely include other relevant details she has from different settings to ensure a much more consistent approach to their care and learning.

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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

 enhance opportunities further for children to develop their early reading skills  strengthen the exchange of the information with other settings that the children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, key policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedure and how she plans to continue to improve her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is able to recognise the possible signs that may mean a child is at risk of harm and clearly understands when to notify Ofsted of any incidents. She regularly reviews and discusses children's progress with parents. The childminder ensures she completes regular risk assessments, which helps her to identify and minimise any hazards to children. Self-evaluation is good and the childminder successfully includes the views of parents. The childminder regularly completes training to extend her knowledge. For example, she undertook a course to enhance her understanding of the different ways children learn. This enables her to use resources and activities that support their individual style. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder, praising the range of activities and individual attention given to their child's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She is clearly aware of where they are in their development and takes account of this when planning their next steps. The childminder regularly checks children's developmental progress. She adapts activities to meet their learning needs and current interests. The quality of teaching is consistently good, supporting children to make good progress. The childminder is actively engaged in the children's play and is led by what they want to do. She asks thought-provoking questions that challenge children's thinking. This developed into an interesting conversation about all the possible places a missing toy may be. The childminder develops children's understanding of mathematical language well. For example, children learn the names of shapes as they use different shapes to make pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring towards the children. She values good behaviour and individual efforts. She manages unwanted behaviour sensitively, taking into account children's age and level of understanding. The childminder helps children to develop good social skills. They regularly visit toddler groups and a wildlife park with the childminder, where they meet other children and learn how to respond as part of a group. Children begin to understand about a healthy lifestyle. For example, they pick, wash and eat the tomatoes they have grown in the garden. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being. They learn about their local environment and people's differences beyond their immediate experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. They learn a good range of skills that prepares them for their next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school. Children are sociable, inquisitive and independent, deciding if they want to play together or alone. They demonstrate good social skills and have very good manners even without any support, frequently using 'please' and 'thank you' for example, when asking to use a coloured pencil. The children develop increasing independence with their personal care. For instance, they confidently feed themselves and ask to go to the toilet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489749 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1016344 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Herne Bay, Kent. She offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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