Childminder EY379642

Inspection date 31 August 2018 Previous inspection date 27 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder develops strong emotional bonds with children from the start. Children are happy, settled and the childminder is caring and attentive to their needs. Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's company and are eager for her to join in their play. They show confidence and high levels of self-esteem. n Children are developing into confident communicators. The childminder consistently uses simple techniques, such as repeating and extending words. This helps children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to develop key communication skills at an early age. n The childminder has a positive attitude to developing her practice. She welcomes feedback from parents and children which she uses to help her evaluate and make changes to enhance her provision further. This helps to ensure she maintains the good levels of care that she offers. n The childminder knows the children well and understands how they learn and develop.

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The provision is good

She makes regular assessments of what children know and can do and she recognises any gaps in their development. The childminder swiftly acts to tailor play experiences to further support these areas. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide children with a broad range of opportunities to experiment and use their early writing skills in their play. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to help children learn about the positive contribution healthy eating and exercise can make to their health.

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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

n provide greater opportunities for children to experiment with mark-making tools to further promote their early writing skills n extend children's awareness of the importance of exercise and eating healthily to further promote their good health.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions and teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's development. n The inspector observed and discussed the aims of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the daily register and children's learning and assessment records. n The inspector viewed parents' written comments regarding the childminder's practice and took these into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the children and their families well. She has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe. The childminder is confident in recognising and recording concerns, such as any changes to children's behaviour or well-being. She is knowledgeable of current safeguarding issues and requirements, and the procedures to follow to record and report any concerns. This helps to ensure children are protected and kept safe. The childminder seeks training opportunities which help her to implement positive changes to practice. For example, the childminder has used knowledge gained from training to review how she plans activities. She focuses more on children's individual interests to help her plan challenging activities which support effectively children's next stages in learning. This has helped to ensure children make consistently good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares ongoing information with parents about children's learning and progress. They share observations of children's achievements and work together to identify targets to support their learning. Parents comment that the childminder helps children to 'learn a lot.' Overall, the childminder is a good teacher and she tailors her interactions in children's play to support them to practise developing skills. For example, the childminder shows by demonstration how to separate large plastic nuts and bolts. Children use their well-developed physical skills to copy the childminder's actions and experiment with different ways to twist the nuts. They smile as they recognise their actions are working as they remove the nuts from the bolts. The childminder offers lots of support as children use emerging mathematical skills to match and count the coloured bolts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children freely explore the resources available and enjoy being able to develop their own ideas and interests in their play. The childminder sets simple rules and is consistently polite and respectful. Children behave well. They consistently use simple manners, such as saying 'thank you' without being reminded. The childminder is skilled at recognising situations when children may need extra support. She offers this in a kind and sensitive way. This helps to ensure children are socially and emotionally prepared for these transitions. For example, the childminder works with children to plan simple activities linked to their move to a new house. They create simple models to take to their new home. The childminder is aware of the importance of outdoor experiences; she arranges daily trips to help promote children's social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen, independent learners who practise the skills that they need to support their future learning and move to school. They show pride in their achievements and enjoy working alongside the childminder to complete simple tasks. For example, children routinely tidy away toys after they have finished. They take time to ensure the toys are in the correct boxes and that draws are fully closed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379642 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063793 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in South Ashford, Kent. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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Registers

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