Childminder EY487242

Inspection date 20 May 2019 Previous inspection date 30 June 2016

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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 calm and caring. She provides a nurturing environment where children are happy, confident and settled. n Children develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. For example, the environment has positive cultural images, books and role-play resources for the children to explore. n The childminder promotes the importance of caring for our environment and healthy lifestyles effectively. Children enjoy exploring and playing imaginatively with natural materials and gain a good understanding of environmentally friendly practices. n The childminder thoroughly monitors children's progress, taking swift action to address any emerging gaps in their learning. For example, planning includes activities to help children enhance their self-help and independence skills. n The childminder is highly effective at supporting children's early communication and language skills. For example, she clearly emphasises key words to help children

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This provision is good

enhance their understanding and speaking skills. All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n The childminder does not consistently consider how to involve parents in children's learning at home. n The childminder does not always give children enough time to answer questions to further support their thinking skills.

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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 all parents with ideas and guidance about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home n allow children time to respond when asked questions, in order to develop their thinking skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children during their play and learning experiences. n The inspector observed children and the childminder interacting and discussed children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents of the children attending.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses self-evaluation well and considers the views of parents and children to improve the quality of care. The childminder supports her assistant successfully and shares policies, and reviews their practice regularly. They attend training courses to help to improve their skills and the outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has gained a good knowledge and understanding of children's patterns of behaviour. She uses this effectively to precisely plan the play environment and focused activities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies potential risks in the environment and addresses these promptly. She helps the children to gain a good awareness of how to play in safety. The childminder has a good understanding of the child protection procedures to follow and she is fully aware of how to report any issues.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder undertakes regular observations and assessments of the children's learning to ensure children are achieving. She effectively challenges and enhances children's skills throughout their experiences. For instance, she challenges children to consider what different types of cars and transport there are. She gives clear explanations to further their learning. For example, she discuses and names different parts of a car such as a 'bonnet' and 'boot'. The childminder effectively improves children's mathematical skills throughout their experiences. For instance, she models counting as well as encouraging young children to explore and compare size, identifying bigger and smaller. Parents are complimentary about the quality of the childminding service and value the good quality of care the childminder provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, which help to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children are well behaved and have a good understanding of sharing and taking turns, and the childminder encourages the good use of manners. The childminder takes time to get to know the children, so they feel safe and emotionally secure. Children form close attachments with the caring childminder and build strong friendships with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage of education or their move on to school and enjoy engaging in early handwriting opportunities. For instance, children enjoy using a range of tools to make marks within their play experiences. The childminder takes children on regular outings, for example, to the nature reserve and the park and to attend various group sessions. This helps to build on their physical skills and awareness of the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487242 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10076450 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Maidstone, Kent. She works weekdays from 8am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder works regularly with an assistant.

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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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