Childminder EY487498

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2018 30 June 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 is committed to providing children with good-quality care and education, and has taken positive steps to address the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She now meets the ratio requirements and uses observations and assessments more effectively to plan activities for all children.  The childminder provides a welcoming, homely learning environment where children are settled, relaxed and happy. Children form close bonds with her and this has a positive effect on their well-being.  The childminder has well-established links with the staff at children's nurseries and schools. She is committed to working together with them to help ensure continuity of care and learning for the children.  The childminder reviews her provision effectively, to help her improve her practice. She identifies strengths and areas for development well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities that encourage young children to use their imagination more in their play, to support further this aspect of their learning.  The childminder knows what to do in the event of an emergency in her home. However, she does not regularly practise the evacuation procedure with the children to help them become familiar of what to do in an emergency.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to develop their imagination and thinking skills in their everyday play  establish a regular routine of practising the emergency evacuation procedure, to help children learn more about how to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a variety of activities, including outdoor play.  The inspector observed and talked to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a selection of policies, children's records and documents relating to the childminder's provision.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read parents' written comments and looked at the childminder's self- evaluation records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow. She knows what she needs to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. Risk assessments and daily checks of the areas children use are thorough. The childminder keeps a record of observations, using photographs and written evidence of what children do. From these, she identifies the next steps in their learning. The childminder has completed some training, for example, on how to work more effectively with parents. She ensures she keeps them well informed about their children's development. Parent's written comments are very complimentary about what the childminder provides for their children and how they are happy to attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder provides a well-resourced environment. This helps to give children plenty of choice in their play. The childminder plays alongside the children and this enhances their enjoyment. She encourages them to talk about their families and experiences they have outside of her setting. Children engage in a range of planned and child-led activities that helps to develop their concentration. For example, they enjoy finding what items are in the shopping basket and talk about what they are called, their size and colour. The childminder asks children if they have ever eaten one. They then have fun grouping them into colours and sizes. The childminder provides appropriate support and encouragement to the children. If they start to lose interest, she redirects their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle. Children confidently move around their environment and love spending time with the childminder and each other. They learn to take turns and share. Children behave well. The childminder gives them consistent encouragement and praise throughout the activities. This helps to develop children's sense of self-esteem. The childminder plans trips out with the children to places in the local community, such as local parks and toddler group. They have daily opportunities for fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and physical well- being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills that they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. They learn to follow good hygiene routines and attend to their own personal care needs, according to their age and ability. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and recognise some colours, shapes and familiar letters. Children make good progress in their learning, given their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487498 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1110400 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Swanscombe, Kent. The childminder offers care for five days a week, all year round, except for 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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