Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 October 2015 21 December 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses effective strategies that help children to understand her expectations of them. Consequently, children are polite, behave well and respect each other and the environment.  The childminder provides a variety of challenging activities that motivate and engage children in learning. As a result, children enjoy their play and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is committed to improvement in order to provide good quality learning opportunities for all children. She now shares good information with parents and other childminders to ensure a shared approach to extending children's learning.  The childminder effectively helps children to manage their behaviour and to resolve tussles themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently help children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and people in their wider community.  The childminder does not always use her assessments rigorously enough to strengthen children's learning 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

 help children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and people in their wider community  evaluate children's assessments to ensure they clearly identify their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home that children use.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector sampled written documentation, including children's progress reports, and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to children, gathered the parents' views and considered these.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder recently completed her level 3 childcare qualification. She is knowledgeable and experienced. She understands and implements the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She provides a good range of engaging experiences that support all children's learning. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe and ensure their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has made positive changes and improvements since the last inspection. She now shares detailed information about children's achievements with parents to help them build on their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children in their play and plans carefully to help children reach their next steps in development. Children happily follow their interests and confidently choose toys from the wide range available. The childminder's quality of teaching is good. She helps children learn a range of skills that prepare them for their future learning. For example, the childminder helps children to recognise shapes and numbers, and to count. The childminder describes children's actions as they play and repeats the sounds in words to help children build their vocabulary. Overall, children develop good communication and language skills, and are confident to express their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model who encourages children to be kind and to respect each other. Children are confident, behave well and have high levels of self-esteem. The childminder makes effective use of her garden where children benefit from learning outdoors. They look after the plants, learn about nature and enjoy physical play in the fresh air. This helps to promote a healthy lifestyle. The childminder's well-planned routine supports children to develop their independence. They confidently manage their personal care and put on their shoes and coats in readiness for school. The childminder teaches the children rules that help to keep them safe in the home and garden. As a result, children are developing a good understanding of personal safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including school. Children are independent; they manage some tasks themselves and choose the activities they want to play with. Children develop good language skills and are becoming effective communicators.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340941 Local authority Kent Inspection number 834968 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 20 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent. She operates the childminding service from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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