Childminder EY541213

Inspection date 22 March 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 Self-evaluation processes are effective. The childminder seeks and acts on feedback from others, such as parents, to help her improve her practice. For instance, she has made some alterations to the way she assesses children's progress to make it easier for parents to follow and to help support their involvement in this further. n The childminder successfully supports children while they play. For example, she follows their interests and joins in during activities to help encourage their involvement and extend their learning. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress over time. n The childminder reads stories with children and this helps to support their early language development well. n The childminder forms positive bonds with children and successfully supports their emotional well-being. Children are confident, happy and seek comfort from the childminder when needed. n The childminder does not explore further ways to build on her professional

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This provision is good

development, to help enhance the good-quality teaching and outcomes for children. n The childminder misses some opportunities to include children's views and ideas in order to further improve outcomes for children.

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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 explore opportunities for professional development to enhance the good levels of teaching to the highest possible level n build on opportunities for all children to contribute to the setting's ongoing improvement plan in order to extend their learning experiences.

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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, and observed the children and what they were doing. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children during play sessions. n The inspector viewed parents' written comments regarding the childminder's practice and took these into account. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and knows how to keep children safe and protected. The childminder is confident in recognising any behaviours which may indicate a reason for concern. The childminder has attended training that ensures she is aware of new legislation, which helps her implement positive changes to practice. The childminder considers the views of others to help her evaluate practice and she makes effective changes when required. For example, she discusses her practice with fellow childminders to ensure her ideas remain fresh and interesting. The childminder implements effective systems to check on children's progress, helping her identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well and checks on their development regularly. She observes what children can do and uses this information effectively to plan interesting, age-appropriate experiences. The childminder supports children's learning well and children use their emerging skills to enhance their play. For example, during a matching game, the childminder uses simple questions to encourage children to pronounce the sounds represented by the letters on the cards. Children confidently play in a well-organised environment and independently explore resources. They are well prepared for school. For example, children learn to appreciate books, predict stories while they listen and develop their creative thinking well. The childminder works with parents well, communicating with them daily. This helps to keep them updated on their child's daily activities and achievements. The childminder provides good

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

opportunities for children to develop their confidence and social skills, for example during outings to local music groups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a welcoming and safe environment. She offers support to children in a kind and sensitive way. Children welcome her caring nature. For example, the childminder quickly recognises when young children become unwell, giving cuddles and creating a cosy, quiet space. This helps children feel comfortable, and they respond positively to her care. Children's good health is promoted through daily and varied outdoor experiences. For example, children learn about the world around them during their walks in the local community. Children effectively learn about their own self-care and ways to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder talks to children about keeping their hands free of germs. The childminder sets simple rules and is consistently polite and respectful. Children show good social skills. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' without reminders.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop and practise skills that help them progress. For example, young children enjoy naming colours as they play with threaded reels. Children show developing skills as they independently start to group the colours. Babies' early language develops as they start to babble and practise making sounds. Children receive lots of praise which encourages them to learn, in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541213 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10092682 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Tonbridge, Kent. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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