Childminder EY492305

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 December 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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She helps them all progress well according to their individual needs. The childminder and her assistants plan a wide range of activities and experiences that supports children's interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder and her assistants form strong and affectionate bonds with the children through an effective key-person system. They closely observe, listen and respond to children as they play alongside them.  The childminder and her assistants are good role models and sensitively encourage important social skills and boundaries. Children respond well to the praise they receive as they play and during care routines.  The childminder uses various means of evaluating her practice and keeping up to date with changes. She identifies her strengths well and makes decisions with her assistants to continually improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of all opportunities to build on children's understanding of early mathematical language.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully promote children's independence and does things for them that they are able to try themselves.

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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

 help younger children further to develop their early mathematical skills  encourage children to build on their independence further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the adults living and working on the premises, the childminder's and her assistants' training and qualifications, and children's development records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, one of her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants display a clear understanding of their responsibilities to recognise and report any concerns they have about children's well-being and welfare. The childminder ensures that she keeps abreast of current childcare practices and shares any new information with her assistants at regular meetings. She monitors their performance efficiently and provides feedback at their supervision. They all have opportunities to enrich their professional development by attending relevant training. Partnerships with other providers are good and help with continuity of children's care and teaching. A key-person system helps ensure parents are able to share relevant information about their children effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's development is observed, assessed and tracked regularly. The childminder and her assistants are aware of children's interests and favourite activities and provide these. For example, a combined car and train mat positioned at child level is popular with the boys. They enjoy moving cars along the road and use good hand-to-eye coordination skills to fit a train on its track. A floor tray containing dry pasta helps provide younger children with opportunities to fill and empty containers using spoons and their hands. This helps them to further develop their small hand muscles to aid their future writing skills. The childminder and her assistants know how important it is to promote children's communication and language skills. They comment on what the children are doing and introduce new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in the nurturing environment. Children know what is expected of them most of the time and are familiar with certain routines. For instance, they know where the resources they like are stored and where they sit for snacks and meals. Children's physical health is promoted well. For example, they regularly spend time outside in the fresh air and often walk to local parks and amenities, such as the library. The childminder and her assistant plan visits to a local toddler gym activity, providing additional exciting physical opportunities for children. Posters of shapes, letters and numbers and children's work are displayed around the play area. This helps raise children's self-esteem and improve confidence in what they can achieve.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show they can concentrate well in certain activities. Their physical skills are developing well and they successfully use tools, such as spoons, to move small items from one place to another. Children make good progress from their starting points and are acquiring the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492305 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1026617 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Dartford, Kent. She operates on weekdays all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with one or two assistants. She has a qualification at level 3 in childcare.

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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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