Childminder EY494706

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 creates a reassuring and welcoming environment. Children have formed positive relationships with her and are very settled, happy and confident in her care.  The childminder knows the children well. She plans stimulating activities that support children's individual learning needs and interests. Close monitoring of children's learning and development helps her to identify when they may need support, to prevent them falling behind their peers. Children make good progress.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she encourages discussions, asks questions and models how to say words. She gives them time to think and respond during conversations, so that they become confident talkers.  Parents are full of praise for the childminder. They value the good communication they have with her about their child's day. They feel involved and are supported to continue

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not actively encourage parents and children to help her evaluate the provision and accurately identify areas for improvement.  Children have limited opportunities and few resources, to help them explore diversity beyond their own experience and community.

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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

 use the views of parents and children to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation of the provision  extend opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and the wider community.

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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 a sample of documents, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at testimonials and questionnaires from parents and took their views into account.  The inspector observed children playing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a very good awareness of how to develop and improve her practice. She works well with the local authority and forms good relationships with other professionals, as she seeks to continually update and improve her knowledge. Her understanding of how to keep children safe is very good. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child. She has attended various courses to understand particular issues around child protection. The childminder accurately monitors the learning and development of children and provides a well- balanced curriculum that meets their individual needs. The childminder works effectively with other settings to maintain good continuity of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how children learn and develop. She has high, but realistic, expectations of what children can do, based on accurate assessments of their learning. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they carefully fill containers with dried rice using scoops and funnels. They build dens, run across fields and climb trees on regular trips to woods and fields. The childminder works closely with parents to successfully share information about children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a secure and nurturing environment. Younger children are very content as the childminder follows their familiar routines. She is quick to respond to their needs and children turn to her for emotional comfort. Children are encouraged to be healthy. For example, they enjoy eating nutritious food together, such as fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder's calm and consistent manner helps children learn to behave well and be polite. Children learn to understand about the needs of others and are aware that people like different things.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They successfully gain skills and a positive attitude to support their learning in the future. For example, they enjoy counting and learning about shapes as they investigate the wooden bricks. They display confidence, independence and high levels of concentration as they choose their own activities. They are motivated to explore the wide range of toys and books, and they enjoy sharing conversations to develop their understanding and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494706 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1032245 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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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 the village of New Ash Green in Kent. She childminds on weekdays, all year round. She receives funding 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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