Childminder EY441752

Inspection date 3 April 2019 Previous inspection date 28 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 is dedicated to continually developing her provision. She regularly evaluates her setting and encourages the views of parents and children to help her identify her strengths and make improvements to consistently raise the quality of care. n The childminder consistently observes and assesses children's development and plans age-appropriate next steps for their learning. Children make good progress from the starting points in their learning. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder communicates clear expectations and embeds kindness and respect in all aspects of her care routines. For instance, children happily help her to choose fruits for snack time and help to tidy up toys before selecting new equipment. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the good care that she provides for their children. They praise her caring and patient manner and the wide range of activities

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This provision is good

that she plans for their children. They comment on the good progress that their children make in her care. n Children are offered good opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they enjoy visiting the Chinese New Year festivals and act out the dragon dances as they play musical instruments. n Although partnerships with parents are good, there is scope for the childminder to further develop opportunities to share information about children's learning and development in order to support them to make the best possible progress. n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to encourage children's thinking skills and provide more challenge to help develop their concentration 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 strengthen opportunities to share information with parents about children's learning and development, to support them to make the best possible progress n make the best use of opportunities that arise to provide more-challenging activities for more-able children, to extend their learning and develop their concentration skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some written documentation, including children's developmental records, attendance registers, policies and training records. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home which children have access to. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact it has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge of the signs that indicate a child is at risk of abuse, neglect or being drawn into extreme ideas or behaviours. She knows the steps she must take if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder continues to maintain her statutory training, including safeguarding and first aid. She regularly networks with other childminders to share ideas and best practise. The childminder is committed to ensuring children have continuity of care. She has developed good partnerships with other settings that children attend and regularly shares her assessments and next steps with them to support children's learning and development. Children comment that they 'like playing with everyone and playing in the garden' and that they 'enjoy going out with her'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at supporting children's communication skills. She sensitively models the correct pronunciation of words and repeats sentences to develop their vocabulary and understanding. This helps children to feel respected and builds their self- esteem. Children are well supported to develop early literacy skills. For example, they confidently hold pens in a tripod grip and enjoy practising writing their names and numbers on paper and electronic key pads. Children enjoy selecting their favourite books to share with the childminder and eagerly recall the story by describing the pictures to tell her what happens next. Children are keen problem solvers. For instance, they enjoy finding the 'straight edges' to complete puzzles and confidently build train tracks. The childminder uses questions well to encourage children to complete tasks independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Secure settling-in arrangements support children to feel safe, happy and confident. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and eagerly share their play and activities with her. The childminder offers children a wide range of healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. She supports children to develop their knowledge of being healthy well. For instance, they learn about different fruits and vegetables and talk about which ones are their favourites. Children are kind and caring. They offer to share their fruit and talk about how 'juicy' it is. Children are offered daily opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and move their bodies. For example, they enjoy playing in the garden, visiting the local woods for bug hunts and beaches for scavenger hunts, and use the local parks and play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills and knowledge for the next steps in their learning, including the move to school. Children confidently move around the setting and independently select their own toys and activities. They listen carefully to instructions and confidently ask questions and share ideas. They create and use their imaginations. Children learn to count in sequence and recognise familiar letters and numbers. They develop a good knowledge of the world around them. For instance, they delight in wrapping the childminder in bandages before giving her 'injections' to make her better.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441752 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063826 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Swanley in Kent. She cares for children between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm. She is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early years education for two-, 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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