Childminder EY500500

Inspection date 16 November 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 have strong relationships with the kind and caring childminder. They are content and settled in her care. Children actively seek the childminder's enthusiastic interactions throughout the day. Parents comment that children are 'relaxed' and 'happy' in the childminder's care. n The childminder makes regular, accurate assessments of what children know and can do. She tracks their development well and effectively uses this information to plan purposeful learning experiences. This helps to ensure children are well supported to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder is enthusiastic and ambitious. She works well with parents and children to reflect on her practice. This helps the childminder to maintain the good levels of care she offers and make effective changes to enhance her provision further. n The childminder develops good partnerships with parents. She works closely with them

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The provision is good

to gather and exchange information regarding children's achievements and care. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to meeting children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently make the most of every opportunity to encourage children to practise and enhance their emerging writing skills. n The childminder does not consistently provide children with opportunities to explore and investigate a wide variety of different materials in their play.

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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 practise their early writing skills when playing n extend opportunities for children to explore a wider range of different media and materials, to enhance their exploration of the world around them.

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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 looked at a range of documentation, including the daily register and children's learning and assessment records. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions and teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's development. n The inspector talked to parents and considered their views from written feedback. 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 childminder is confident in her role and responsibilities in regards to keeping children safe. She is knowledgeable about current safeguarding issues and requirements, and the procedures to follow to record and report any concerns. This helps to ensure that children's welfare is protected. The childminder reflects well on her practice and she seeks ways to extend her knowledge further, such as attending regular courses. For example, the childminder used knowledge gained from training to develop a deeper understanding of the different areas of learning. This has helped her to reflect on how she uses children's interests to promote their learning further in different areas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She recognises how and when to involve herself in children's play to extend their learning. The childminder consistently uses simple techniques, such as well-considered questions to enhance children's ideas. This helps to ensure children are given effective opportunities to learn and develop their skills in an enjoyable and interesting way. For example, the childminder plays alongside children as they explore and investigate a play shop. Children show confidence and strong language skills as they start to use simple sentences to enhance their play, such as 'Hello, I want lemons, please'. The childminder uses simple questions to encourage children to think about the food they are buying and what they may do with it. Children show emerging mathematical skills as they hold up fingers and use number names well, to explain how many of each fruit they would like to buy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a safe, secure and welcoming environment. She knows the children and their families well. The childminder sets simple rules and is polite and respectful. Children behave well. They consistently use simple manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you' without being reminded. The childminder effectively promotes children's health. For example, she encourages children to drink water throughout the day and she talks to them about the 'healthy' food in the play shop. The childminder is aware of the importance of daily outdoor experiences and arranges regular trips to local groups. These help to promote children's social skills further.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and enthusiastic learners. They develop and practise skills they need to support their move to school. For example, children use their well-developed communication and language skills to express their ideas and ask questions to help them to extend their understanding. Children show high levels of independence as they help themselves to resources and start to manage aspects of their own personal care, such as handwashing. These skills help children to move confidently to their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500500 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10079315 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 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She is based in Northfleet, Kent. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year.

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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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