Childminder EY542251

Inspection date 11 February 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 effectively uses observations and assessments to help her monitor children's progress and to identify any gaps in their development. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has positive relationships with parents. For example, she provides them with regular updates of children's progress and activities they take part in, to help support learning at home. n The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may highlight a concern in relation to child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She is aware of the action to take and who to contact to maintain children's safety. n Children are relaxed and happy in the childminder's care. The childminder makes good use of praise and encouragement to support children's confidence and self-esteem. For instance, she congratulates them as they count and match items. n The childminder does not always offer a range of resources and experiences for

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This provision is good

children to practise making marks in all areas of their play. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's knowledge and skills further.

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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 review and improve the opportunities children have to explore making marks in all areas of their play n continue to develop the good practice to extend further children's knowledge and skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector and childminder observed children and discussed the learning that took place. n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including accident and medication documents and children's assessment records. n The inspector observed the daily routine and practice, and discussed the organisation and management of the service with the childminder. n The inspector read letters of reference from parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder closely watches and monitors children as they play. She carries out regular fire drills to help children understand what to do in an emergency. She has procedures in place to keep children secure and maintain their safety. The childminder has positive partnerships with other early years professionals and understands the importance of working closely with other settings that children attend, to help improve outcomes for children. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and undertakes a range of professional development to keep her practice up to date. For example, she completes online training and research.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a variety of activities that focus on their interests and next steps. For example, the children explore their senses as they hold an ice cube and investigate how it feels. The childminder makes good use of commentary and repetition to increase children's vocabulary. For instance, they talk about how the ice feels as it melts and drips onto the towel. Children develop strong communication and language skills. Children have good levels of concentration. For instance, they cuddle up on the chair with the childminder to listen to her read the story they have chosen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children opportunities to develop their social skills. For example, they attend a variety of group activities where they are able to interact with other children and adults. The childminder helps children to explore their local community. For instance, they visit the local greengrocer to buy a range of fruit and vegetables for mealtimes. The childminder helps children to learn about how to have a healthy lifestyle. She teaches children about how to keep themselves safe, such as holding onto the handrail when using the stairs. Children's behaviour is good. They learn how to share during play. For example, they offered the childminder a turn with the hammer so that she could join in with an activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their physical abilities and demonstrate good control and coordination. For example, they attend indoor gym sessions to practise different movements and exercise. Children are acquiring the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to nursery or school. For instance, they develop good personal hygiene routines such as using a tissue to wipe their nose. Children learn to value and respect the differences between themselves and others. They are motivated to play and explore. Children confidently lead their own play and develop good problem-solving skills. For example, they decide that using tools might help to free the superhero from the ice cube.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542251 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10091579 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 0 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.15am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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