Childminder EY537654

Inspection date 26 October 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 Children are happy, settled and content in the childminder's care. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant from the start. Children seek and enjoy their interactions throughout the day. This helps children to develop confidence and good self-esteem. Parents comment that the childminder and her assistant are warm and welcoming. n The childminder is enthusiastic and works effectively with her assistant to maintain the good levels of care that she offers. She welcomes feedback from parents and children which she uses to help her review her practice and make changes to enhance her provision further. n The childminder observes children in their play. She makes regular assessments of what they know and can do. The childminder uses this information to work with her assistant to plan purposeful experiences which help to support children to make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are well developed. Effective information sharing supports

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The provision is good

children's learning and care needs well. This helps to ensure a consistent approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of her good knowledge of children's interests to build on play experiences to further support their learning. n The childminder does not always provide children with opportunities to explore and investigate a wide variety of different materials.

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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 make greater use of opportunities to extend children's learning further in their spontaneous play n provide further opportunities for children to explore different materials in their play.

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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 interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children during play sessions in the inside and outdoor environments. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including children's developmental records and the childminder's training certificates. n The inspector gained the views of parents regarding the childminder's practice and took these into account. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of a planned activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The qualified childminder knows the children and their families well. She has a good understanding of her role and the procedures to follow in regards to safeguarding. The childminder ensures that her assistant is knowledgeable about current safeguarding issues and requirements, and the relevant policies and procedures to follow if they have any concerns. This helps to ensure children are protected and kept safe. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice well and offers regular support and coaching. She seeks training opportunities for herself and her assistant and they meet regularly with other childminders. This helps them to keep up to date and implement positive changes to practice. For example, the childminder used knowledge gained from training to help her recognise how to further support children's varied learning needs. She now considers how to engage different groups of children to ensure

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

they are involved and motivated to learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder and her assistant support children's learning well. Children enjoy using their emerging skills to enhance their play. For example, the childminder uses simple questions to encourage children to talk about the different shapes of train track they need to go around a corner. Children show a good understanding as they use their developing physical skills to match and connect the track pieces. Children are keen and motivated learners who complete simple challenges. For example, children show early physical and problem-solving skills. After being unable to lift some heavy pumpkins. Children sit on small bicycles and use these to help them to push and roll the pumpkins around the garden. The childminder works well in partnership with other professionals. For example, she maintains a good exchange of information with other settings children attend. This helps to ensure there is a positive shared approach to children's care and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming, safe and secure. She works with her assistant to ensure all children are supervised well. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and encourages children to be healthy. For example, children are involved in planting and growing a good range of fruits and vegetables which they try at snack time. This helps them to develop a good understanding of where food comes from. The childminder is aware of the importance of outdoor experiences, she plans regular daily trips which help to promote children's social skills. The childminder and her assistant set simple rules; they are consistently polite and respectful. This culture of cooperation and understanding helps children to learn to manage their own behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are enthusiastic learners who practise the skills they need to support their move to school. For example, young children show developing independence as they start to follow good hygiene procedures. They know how to use soap to wash their hands before eating. These self-care skills help children to confidently move to their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537654 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10079412 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 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Gravesend, Kent. She operates for 47 weeks a year from 7am to 7.30pm, Monday, Tuesday and Friday and from 7am to 6.30pm, Wednesday and Thursday. The childminder works with an assistant and she holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder 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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