Childminder EY496514

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 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 reflects and evaluates her practice very effectively. She focuses on identifying and addressing areas to help improve children's experiences.  The childminder is committed to improving her already good knowledge. She completes training courses and continues to assess her own continuing professional development.  The childminder consistently observes and assesses how well children are achieving in their learning. She plans interesting and enjoyable activities that engage children.  Children are confident and happy. They develop strong, affectionate bonds with the childminder, who is very responsive to their needs. This helps to provide children with the emotional security they need to help them feel safe and valued.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She helps them learn to manage their behaviour and share resources.  The childminder has a good focus on extending children's learning. She is skilled in

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This provision is good

making the most of play opportunities, such as on trips outside the home.

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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 mathematical knowledge and understanding.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of her good partnerships with parents to maximise their contribution to their child's achievements when 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

 increase opportunities for children to explore and raise further their awareness about the use of mathematics in everyday play  strengthen the strategies used to further encourage parents to contribute information about their children's achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures, and self-evaluation information.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training and has a very good knowledge of her role and responsibility to protect children and keep them safe from harm. She carries out robust risk assessments to help ensure the environments children use are safe and suitable. The childminder implements policies and procedures effectively to help ensure children's safety and welfare. Children benefit from the childminder's lively approach to their learning. They enjoy taking part in stimulating activities that support their development well. The childminder assesses children's progress and tracks it over time. This enables her to identify any gaps in their learning and respond swiftly to any developmental needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder consistently demonstrates good teaching skills. Activities are based on children's interests and she uses her knowledge of children's interests to help plan what resources she provides. For example, outdoors a child enjoys transporting materials and items, so different digger trucks and lorries are available to enable him to fulfil this need. The childminder knows how important it is for children to develop physical skills to help promote speech development and writing capabilities. With this in mind, she encourages children to blow bubbles and repeats the word 'pop' as they burst them. Moulding dough is popular with the children and they spend a good length of time rolling, cutting and shaping the dough with their hands. The childminder interacts positively with children and provides good support to their communication and language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment and is attentive to children's health and safety; for example, as she provides freshly prepared balanced snacks and meals. Children are content, happy and ready to learn. The childminder's calm, caring and kind nature helps children behave well and listen to her guidance when they need or want it. Children are provided with opportunities to visit parks, libraries, local toddler groups and nature areas. The childminder prepares a pack to take on outings that includes paper, notebooks, crayons and pencils. This helps children develop skills in recording what they see in their own way.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire the skills they need for their next stage in learning and the move on to school. Children show they are inquisitive and active learners. They are excited and enthusiastic as they choose and take part in activities that interest them. Children learn to share and take turns as they play alongside each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496514 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1034770 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. She lives in Ashford, Kent. The childminder provides care all day, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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