Childminder EY427055

Inspection date 13 August 2019 Previous inspection date 14 July 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 gets to know children and their individual personalities well. Children develop a good sense of belonging and positive levels of well-being. n Children are polite and behave well. Children follow the rules and boundaries and know what is expected of them. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' with no reminders. n The childminder is keen to build on her skills and knowledge even further and keep up to date with new early years information. For example, she carries out regular independent reading and research. She uses her learning to support her future activity plans and keeps children engaged and motivated to make good progress. n There are good opportunities for children to develop their early reading skills to support their future learning. For instance, children confidently recognise simple words and have a keen interest in a wide range of reading materials. n Children have good opportunities to develop their creative skills. They make their own

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This provision is good

resources, for example they use cardboard boxes to make a doll's house and they decorate jars to create their own pencil holders. n The childminder supports children to develop good communication skills. For instance, she consistently asks good thought-provoking questions and gives children time to think and then respond. n The childminder does not make the most out of ways to extend children's respect and understanding of other people's similarities and differences. n The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share children's achievements from home more extensively.

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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 children's respect and understanding of other people's similarities and differences outside of their own communities and religious beliefs more extensively n strengthen ways in which parents can share ongoing information about what children can do at home to fully support a shared approach to their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children. n The inspector sampled written documentation, such as children's progress reports, and policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at convenient times.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She reviews the day's events and how well the activities engage and interest children in their learning. She uses her findings to develop her future performance. The childminder establishes positive partnerships with other early years professionals. For instance, she regularly liaises with other childminders to share new activity ideas. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and child protection procedures to follow to help protect children's safety and welfare. This includes knowing how to seek additional advice and follow up any concerns. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, they discuss the rules about how to cross the road safely. Children learn the importance of being aware of unfamiliar adults and approaching dogs on regular trips and outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely monitors and tracks children's individual progress. This enables her to promptly identify any gaps in their development and provide good support to help identify and address these. The childminder skilfully helps children to prepare for their eventual move to school. For example, children confidently count and discuss colours as they play. The childminder uses the local community and outings well to build on children's learning experiences. For instance, they visit a wide range of places of interest, such as parks, farms, garden centres and shops. The childminder extends on children's interests well. For example, when children have an interest in fire engines, they have opportunities to visit the fire station and experience the engine and station.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children gain good social skills and build meaningful friendships. For example, they play happily together and are encouraged to share and take turns with resources. Children have good opportunities to challenge their physical skills. For example, they regularly visit the parks to negotiate larger climbing and balancing equipment. Children make and negotiate interesting obstacles, such as jumping hurdles, using hobby horses and bouncing on space hoppers. Children gain a good understanding of the importance of healthy eating. They enjoy harvesting their own healthy produce, such as green beans, blackberries and blueberries, and they pick apples from the apple tree.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. They develop good skills to support their future learning. Children are independent, such as when they confidently choose their own play. Children have good opportunities to develop a good understanding about the natural world around them. For example, they explore and investigate, and enjoy bug-hunting, planting and birdwatching activities. Children learn about growth and decay. They help behead the dying flowers with the childminder to understand what is alive and what is decaying. Children are kind and empathetic as they fondly and kindly care for the family pet dog 'Theo'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427055 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10074775 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2011. She is located in Sittingbourne, Kent. The childminder cares for children on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round.

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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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