Childminder EY536642

Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 creates a very loving and exciting environment for the children in her care. They display secure and strong bonds with her. n The childminder understands the need for good communication with parents. She constantly updates them with information about their children's development and successes, and values their views in her self-evaluation process. n The childminder shares lots of information with other settings that children attend. This helps them to have a joined-up approach towards their future learning. Children progress well. n Children are enthusiastic and engaged in their learning. The childminder supports children to make their own choices in their play and learning to become even more inquisitive and to build on their own interests. n Children behave well. They use impeccable manners under the gentle guidance of the childminder who is a good and effective role model. The childminder includes children

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The provision is good

in developing their own house rules that are displayed in visual prompts.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's current system for monitoring and tracking children's progress does not ensure that potential gaps in their learning are identified as swiftly as possible. n The childminder does not plan precisely for her professional development to raise her level of knowledge and understanding to an even higher level.

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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 strengthen further the systems used for the monitoring and tracking of children's progress to identify swiftly any potential gaps in their learning n build on professional development opportunities to raise the level of knowledge and understanding to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for the childminding provision. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence relating to suitability checks, policies and procedures, and children's developmental records. n The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and the children, and the impact the teaching has on their learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector also discussed the arrangement for safeguarding of children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The inspector took account of the views and comments from parents, and also spoke to the childminder about her professional development and how she evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is vigilant in her protection of the children in her care. She is confident in explaining possible signs of abuse and the reporting procedures she would use to seek additional help to support a child's well-being. The childminder is reflective in raising the quality of her provision. For instance, she consistently seeks the views of both the parents and the children in helping her to find additional areas for improvement and change. The childminder prioritises her use of good risk assessments in the home environment and when on outings. For instance, she gently explains to children the need to gather up toys to prevent accidents. The childminder uses a good range of policies and procedures to underpin her practice, which she reviews and updates regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder values and respects children as unique individuals. She plans precisely for their learning by using information gained from parents and observing the children, to provide and adapt opportunities to support their future learning. The childminder helps children to develop a love of books and stories, and expand their growing vocabulary. For instance, children enjoy repeating their favourite parts of action stories. The childminder helps children to explore through their sensory experiences. For example, children use different textured sand to fill moulds and make many shapes and forms. The childminder helps children to build on their early mathematics and problem- solving skills. For instance, children concentrate well as they form different parts of the puzzle together, joining the corresponding colours and shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to become independent in all areas of their learning and self-care. For instance, children understand the need to wash their hands for snack time and they can access all resources and play areas to spark their curiosity in play further. The childminder helps the children to learn about their immediate community and the wider world around them. For example, they enjoy trips to the library and the weekly music class. This helps children to learn about the similarities and the differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and build good self-esteem. They play purposefully with early technology to expand their learning. For instance, as they listen to the instructions on the small computer, children repeat placing the coin in the slot to complete the task. Children are developing the necessary skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536642 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10057211 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wrotham, near Sevenoaks in Kent. She operates weekdays from 8am to 5pm, all year round, apart from planned family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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