Childminder EY489310

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 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 form secure attachments with the childminder. She continually offers comfort, reassurance and support to the children, successfully developing their sense of well- being and security.  The childminder makes accurate observations of the children's play. She uses these to assess each child's development and plan activities to move their learning forward. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.  Parents have a good relationship with the childminder. She keeps them fully informed of their children's daily routine through photographs and discussion. This supports continuity of care for children and good opportunities for shared learning.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her practice. For example, she records how she has improved the practice and develops plans for her future development. For instance, the childminder has made a photograph book showing all

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This provision is good

the resources. This helps children make choices and develop their independence further.  Children behave well. They listen to the childminder, follow simple instructions and participate in the routine. For example, they happily tidy away play activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all play opportunities fully to develop children's growing interest in books and practising their early writing skills.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's use of mathematics further during play, such as increasing opportunities to count and compare.

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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 ways to engage children's interest in increasing their early literacy skills during play  strengthen opportunities for children to develop and consolidate their mathematical skills.

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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 letters and written questionnaires.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her plan to develop her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise when a child's welfare may be at risk. She has a confident knowledge of the procedure to follow should she have a concern. The childminder completes risk assessments and supports children to understand how to keep safe. She encourages feedback from parents to ensure they work together effectively to meets children's needs well. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date, such as any changes to legislation, through updates from other professionals, training and research online. She thoroughly monitors the children's progress to identify and target any gaps and plan for their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well through accurate observations of their play. She uses this information to plan activities that interest the children. For example, the childminder uses children's interest in dough to encourage them to mix the different colours to increase their understanding of colour names and blending. Children are keen and motivated learners. The childminder engages well in children's play to extend their learning. For instance, she introduces new vocabulary in a meaningful context as they 'squash' and 'squish' the dough. The childminder promotes an understanding and acceptance of diversity in her setting. For instance, she uses resources such as the characters in books to discuss children's similarities and differences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills and learn about the world around them. For example, the childminder takes the children for walks around their local nature reserve where they extend their early writing skills by recording the different things they see. Children are becoming independent and gain the confidence to try to do things for themselves. For example, they select their own play, follow instructions well, and help to tidy resources away. Children learn how to be safe and healthy through activities and daily routines, such as discussions about healthy foods at lunchtime. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, through taking part in regular fire drills and discussing road safety during walks in the local area. Children's emotional well-being is good and the childminder develops their sense of belonging well, for example, by displaying their artwork on the wall for all to admire.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are effectively developing the skills that they need in preparation for school. For instance, they learn good manners and they begin to recognise their written name. Children gain a good understanding of the diverse society in which they live as they visit the local environment and learn about the local jobs at the power station visitor centre. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they learn how to use one-handed tools, such as equipment to manipulate dough. Children are motivated and enjoy learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489310 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1023848 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 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 Romney Marsh, Kent. She offers care on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 9am and 3pm, and 5.15pm and 6.30pm. The childminder has a childcare 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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