Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 13 September 2010

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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 effectively supports children's learning. She places a strong emphasis on taking account of children's interests and next developmental steps in the activities she provides. Children make good progress in their learning.  There is a warm and welcoming environment and children settle well. Children are happy and build strong relationships with the childminder, allowing them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder effectively develops young children's early interest in books. For example, she supports them to explore and name the pictures they can see.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of safeguarding and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. This helps her keep children safe from harm.  Children develop a good understanding of how to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy nutritious snacks, and regularly participate in outdoor activities

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This provision is good

and exercise. They also take part in planting, growing and caring for a range of vegetables.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice. For example, she undertakes research to improve her knowledge and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established highly effective ways to share information about children's development with all early years settings that children attend, to extend their 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

 strengthen partnership working further to provide stronger continuity in children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning records, assessment documents and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector observed play activities and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and suitability of the childminder and other adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good range of written policies and procedures that she shares with parents to help them understand her role and responsibilities. The childminder uses successful teaching methods. This has a positive impact on the effectiveness of her provision because she understands how children learn. She carefully monitors children's learning to ensure they all make good progress in relation to their starting points. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to assess and reduce risks so children play and learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder reflects on her practice and is committed to improving outcomes for children. For example, she uses self-evaluation effectively to identify areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well as they play. For example, she uses constant talk and word repetition to help young children develop their early speech. The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs. This helps her promote their learning securely. For example, the childminder encourages babies to investigate their surroundings and she provides them with musical instruments to explore. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. For example, she shows them how to roll balls to help develop their hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder shares information effectively with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's progress and next developmental steps. This helps parents understand how to support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively, which helps to nurture children's self-esteem and confidence. She involves children in decision making, which raises their awareness that their opinions are valued. For example, children make their own choices about the activities they want to do and the snacks they wish to eat. They learn about the importance of being kind to each other. The childminder teaches children to respect differences in relation to culture and disability. Children have opportunities to see their home languages, such as in dual-language books. The childminder encourages children to take well-managed risks and teaches them how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them about road safety and they participate in emergency evacuations.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning. They develop good relationships with others, which promotes positive social skills. All children, including those who speak more than one language, spend their time purposefully and make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271148 Local authority Kent Inspection number 837322 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Sevenoaks, Kent. She has an appropriate childcare qualification. The childminder minds children each weekday throughout the year.

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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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