Childminder EY487238

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 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

 The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. For example, she organises her setting well and provides a wide range of activities and resources to support children's development. This helps to keep their motivation and interest in their learning.  The childminder gains concise information from parents when children first start. For example, she uses various assessment documents to gather information. This helps her to plan effectively for their individual needs, abilities and interests, and involve parents in their children's learning.  The childminder successfully supports young children's growing vocabulary. For example she repeats their early words and introduces colours, such as 'red leaf', to develop their skills further. Children make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their development.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her environment, which helps

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This provision is good

children to play safely in their surroundings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to develop a positive sense of themselves and their place in the world.  The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities to learn about other people's similarities and differences.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to fully build their confidence in themselves and where they belong in the world  increase opportunities for children to learn about different people's backgrounds and diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to children.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She monitors children's progress well. This helps her identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support. The childminder successfully uses her self-evaluation processes to identify areas of weakness and set targets for improvement. She improves her knowledge and skills, such as completing training. This helps the childminder develop the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information from her observations and assessments well. She uses her good-quality teaching during activities to support children's growing development. The childminder asks questions to help children think for themselves and gives them time to provide their own responses. This encourages them to find their own solutions in play. She provides them with positive praise and encouragement, which helps build their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder effectively encourages children to explore and investigate. For instance, she provides a broad range of sensory resources, such as leaves, corks and play dough that smells of chocolate. The childminder successfully develops young children's early literacy skills. For example, she reads to them and points at the pictures, which helps them to make connections in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to form secure emotional attachments with her, such as offering settling-in sessions. The childminder helps children learn about appropriate behaviour. For example, she encourages them to share and to take turns, and she distracts them with alternative resources. This helps them manage their own actions. She successfully builds children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides them with nutritious snacks and daily opportunities to be physically active, such as using the toy cars, tricycles and slide in her outside space. The childminder supports young children's independence. For instance, she encourages them to put their shoes on and peel their fruit. These are important skills they need for their move to school or nursery.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress that is appropriate for their age. They build their communication and language skills well. For example, young children start to put words together and understand instructions. They successfully develop their physical development. For instance, young children easily bend down to pick up objects and they tip and pour with cups. They play with role-play resources, such as a farm, and know the noises that animals make. This aids their understanding of living things around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487238 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1009005 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 5 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 Ramsgate, Kent. She offers care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, 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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