Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 October 2015 5 August 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a high regard for children's safety. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and move around freely, developing high levels of confidence and self- esteem.  The childminder has a strong commitment to inclusion. She treats all children with equal concern, tailoring her service to ensure she meets children's individual needs fully.  The childminder teaches children about differences and similarities. Children learn about the wider world and people around them, such as when visiting places in the local community.  The childminder supports children to make choices, investigate how things work and build on their existing skills. Children show they are ready for their next stage in learning.  The childminder monitors all environments regularly to ensure they are safe for children to access. She conducts risk assessments effectively to reduce any hazards.  The childminder builds strong relationships with the children. She knows them

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This provision is good

exceptionally well and understands how to meet their developing needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On some occasions, activities identified to support younger children's next steps in learning are set too high to support their ongoing needs fully.

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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

 build on the already good systems for planning, in particular to identify more clearly a broader range of age-appropriate activities for younger children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas indoors and outdoors used for childminding purposes.  The inspector talked to the childminder about children's progress and activities.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, children's attendance records and suitability checks for household members.  The inspector observed children's play and learning opportunities throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She ensures all required documentation is up to date, including valid public liability insurance and her paediatric first aid certificate. She is committed to continuous improvement, for example, she is studying for an early years degree. She applies her knowledge effectively to evaluate her practice and make positive changes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's knowledge of child protection is good and she knows what to do in the event of a welfare concern. She establishes strong partnerships with parents and other professionals. She understands the importance of working with others to support children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children. She gathers information from parents to establish children's starting points in their learning and development. She regularly completes observations, and uses an effective system to monitor children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning. Parents are able to contribute to their children's ongoing progress and support their learning further at home. The childminder enhances children's language development well, such as through her use of skilful questioning. She extends children's interests in early reading, for example, by encouraging them to repeat and recall what they have seen in books. She uses spontaneous activities to support children to learn and follow their own interests. For example, she observes children's interest in animals and sings related rhymes and songs with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is exceptional. The childminder instils consistent rules and boundaries and children learn right from wrong. They know how to behave well, demonstrating high levels of self-control. The childminder provides a well-organised and stimulating environment, and children like to explore. They investigate the broad range of resources on offer and build their concentration skills. The childminder implements excellent standards of care and hygiene practices to ensure she meets the needs of all children. She teaches children how to keep themselves healthy, such as through everyday care routines. Children spend time outdoors enjoying fresh air and regular exercise. The childminder strengthens children's health, well-being and welfare needs significantly, particularly through the effective implementation of her robust policies, procedures and daily practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress overall. They have a strong bond with the childminder who supports them to develop a strong sense of self and ensures they are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424787 Local authority Kent Inspection number 823113 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Staple, near Canterbury, Kent. The childminder operates three days each week, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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