Childminder EY536776

Inspection date 18 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a bright and colourful environment for children. There is a range of resources, suitable for children of different ages, which they can select independently. n Children develop their early mathematical skills well. For example, they enjoy matching shapes and counting out loud as their friends find a place to hide. n The childminder is a good role model for children. For example, she speaks calmly and patiently to children and consistently uses good manners. n The childminder supports children to learn about people and communities in the wider world. For example, they enjoy looking at maps and talking about the different types of children's toys found in other countries. n The childminder uses a variety of effective ways to support children's communication and language development. For example, she uses singing and rhyme to introduce new words. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children. For example, she provides

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This provision is good

healthy snacks, and reminds children to wash their hands after using the toilet and prior to eating. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. They receive daily updates to inform them of their children's progress and care needs. However, the childminder has not fully developed processes to share ideas with parents to help them build on children's learning at home. n The childminder does not make the best use of ways to further enhance her knowledge and skills, to help raise the quality of teaching to a 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 develop processes for sharing ideas and suggestions with parents to help them build on their children's further learning at home n make better use of professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills, to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of people living and working on the premises, attendance records and policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder supports her assistant effectively. For example, she has regular meetings with her and uses opportunities during the day to develop the assistant's professional knowledge. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies areas for improvements. For instance, she identified additional activities to help develop children's interest in the natural world, such as planning weekly outings to local woodlands. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She knows the signs of abuse and how to report possible concerns about children's welfare. The childminder regularly risk assesses the premises to identify and minimise potential hazards. This helps to ensure the environment is safe for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments of children's learning and development. She plans a range of activities that meet children's individual learning needs and follow their interests. The childminder skilfully uses opportunities to extend children's learning. For example, she encouraged children to feel and describe the ice that they found in the garden. The childminder supports children to learn about how their bodies work, such as showing them how to take slow breaths to help them relax. Children benefit from many opportunities to enhance their early literacy skills. For example, children draw using marker pens on whiteboards and identify the initial letter sounds of their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps children to behave well and to develop confidence and self-esteem. Children feel safe and secure and develop good relationships with the childminder. For example, they eagerly share stories with her about family life outside of the setting. The childminder knows the children in her care well. She is sensitive to their needs and supports their emotional well-being effectively, such as giving cuddles and reassurance when children need them. The childminder supports children in times of change. For example, children try on uniforms in preparation for starting school. Children learn to respect each other and the environment, including working happily together to tidy away toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of independence. For example, they choose their own activities and lead their own play. They are interested and motivated to learn. Children confidently explore the environment and resources. They are kind to each other, sharing toys and taking turns. Children use their imaginative skills well. For example, they use containers and pom-poms to play a game of skittles. Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are gaining the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536776 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10089968 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 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 39 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She works with two co-childminders in their home in Paddock Wood, Kent. The childminder also works with an assistant. The setting operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a level 5 qualification in early childhood studies.

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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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