Childminder EY381835

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 2017 13 August 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 provides strong support for her assistant to develop her skills. For example, she has a thorough induction process and gives effective support through supervision. The childminder and her assistant work well together and children receive good continuity of care.  Children have excellent concentration skills in activities of their own choosing. For instance, they explore play dough and mix other materials as they make their favourite story characters. They engage well in play and are keen and active learners.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing her professional knowledge. For instance, she spends time working in another setting to extend her experience and share best practice ideas.  Children play well together and build good relationships. They behave well and easily take turns as they play.  The childminder gives children effective support to help them learn and develop. All

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This provision is good

children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support children with their early writing skills.  At times, the childminder does not always extend her discussions with parents to include more detailed information about how they could further support their children's skills and development at home.

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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

 strengthen the support for children to continue to develop their early writing skills  extend partnership working with parents to support children's learning and development at home further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning.  The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback and considered their views.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as children's learning records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a strong knowledge of her role to support children's care and education. She evaluates her setting well along with her assistant, and they include the views of parents and children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder effectively monitors children's development and has a good understanding of their learning needs. She uses additional funding well to support children to catch up in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with professionals and other settings that children attend. For example, she is aware of how children are being supported with their well-being and learning, and is able to provide good continuity. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn, such as with support for them to use their ideas and to be creative. Children enjoy developing their physical skills and, in particular, their small-muscle movements. For instance, they use small wooden hammers and pins to secure shapes onto a pumpkin. The childminder and her assistant are sensitive in helping children develop their communication and language skills at their own pace. For instance, she supports positive discussions with more-confident children and encourages others to share their thoughts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children to develop their confidence and belief in their own abilities. For example, she praises them for their achievements and ensures they have opportunities to talk about what they are good at doing. Children have regular opportunities to socialise, for instance, with other childminders and their children, and at local groups. The childminder helps children to learn about the differences between themselves and others. For example, they begin to identify the colour of their eyes and hair and look at similar features of others. Children enjoy healthy meals and try new food, such as celery as they prepare their lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn key skills to help them be ready to start school. They understand that they have choices in their play and learn to have an interest in books. For example, they like listening to stories and choose which book to look at next. Children know how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they identify risks and act well in an activity to ensure that they pick up any dropped pins from the floor. Children are gaining independence, such as by squeezing their own paint and helping to clear up after activities. They have a range of opportunities to explore the natural world. For example, they take part in regular learning sessions in the woods and learn new skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381835 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1071057 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Minster-on-Sea, in Sheerness, Kent. She offers care from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years degree and works with an assistant. The childminder 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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