Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2015 Not applicable

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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 provides interesting activities that help children develop skills ready for their next stage in learning.  Children develop a love of books, which supports their literacy, communication and language skills well. For example, they talk about their favourite stories and the pictures as they look through books.  The childminder has a strong commitment to developing her setting. For example, she reflects on the success of the activities she provides in order to develop them further. She works closely with local authority advisers to identify other areas to improve.  The childminder builds positive and trusting relationships with parents. For example, they communicate effectively and she keeps them well informed about their children's progress.  The childminder helps children develop an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, children learn about what is good for their growing bodies, such as

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This provision is good

healthy foods as they explore these through role play.  Children develop their independence skills very well. For instance, they effectively see to their own care needs when putting on their coats and shoes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not exchange meaningful information with other settings that children attend. They do not always share enough information about what children are learning and their next steps, to further support their progress.

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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

 develop the quality of information shared with other early years settings children also attend to support their learning and development more consistently, to help them make the very best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and outdoors.  The inspector viewed policies and procedures.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children where appropriate.  The inspector viewed parent questionnaires to seek their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date and good knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures. She is vigilant about keeping children safe and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder takes good steps to develop her teaching and children's learning experiences. For example, she meets with other professionals and childminders and gains ideas, such as for celebrating festivals and religious events. She monitor's children's learning individually and in groups to assess their progress. This helps her to identify if children have any specific learning needs and to put appropriate support in place if needed. The childminder supports children's learning at home well. For example, she encourages parents to continue activities at home with their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder provides a range of enjoyable and interesting activities for children. She knows children well which helps her to plan activities that suitably challenge them. Children learn about the world around them well. For example, they explore other languages and cultures through celebrations. The childminder skilfully supports children's mathematical development. For instance, she encourages children to count, make simple calculations and recognise numbers. Children's physical skills are developing well. The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunities to be outside and challenge themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has a wide range of resources and planned experiences to capture children's enthusiasm and imagination for learning. The childminder provides outstanding support for children's personal, social and emotional development. For example, the childminder listens to children's views very well and supports them with very positive praise. Children are very confident and happily chat and share stories about themselves. The childminder role models positive relationships and respect for others. This helps children to understand each other's needs very well. Children's behaviour is excellent. They learn how to share the resources and use them together fairly. The childminder places a high priority on supporting children's understanding of their personal safety. For example, she very sensitively talks to children about how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children make good progress from their starting points. They develop good literacy skills through interesting and meaningful early writing experiences and learn that print carries meaning. For example, children write down what others would like to eat in their role play restaurant. This helps children develop skills ready to start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453145 Local authority Kent Inspection number 917014 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Edenbridge, Kent. She offers her service from 7am to 7pm on weekdays, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged 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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