Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 17 February 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

 Children benefit from a range of good-quality resources that reflect their interests and which help them make progress in all areas of their learning and development.  The quality of the teaching is good. The childminder plans activities that take account of children's interests, and which motivate their learning well.  Children form excellent relationships with the childminder, which promotes their well- being and independence. They are at relaxed and at ease when playing, and are very confident and happy.  The childminder forms good partnerships with parents and other care providers. She gains and shares information effectively to help children progress well and prepare them for school.  Parents value the support and advice the childminder gives them. She communicates well with them and parents feel informed about their children's learning and development. This helps them support their children's learning and development

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The activities the childminder plans for children do not always consistently offer sufficient challenge to fully extend their learning.

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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 the planning of activities so that these consistently provide sufficient challenge to extend children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views.  Children were observed at play.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is committed to providing a safe environment for children. Clear procedures are in place should the childminder have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder seeks feedback from other professionals, parents and children to help her make ongoing changes that meet children's needs. She completes training to keep her knowledge and understanding of childcare practice up to date and to meet individual children's specific needs. For example, the childminder completed communication and language training and gives children plenty of time to talk and think.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an effective understanding of when to engage with children or leave them to explore their own ideas. She uses an effective system to observe and assess children's progress. For example, observations are made while watching and listening to children while they try out activities and new experiences. This helps the childminder plan for the next steps in their learning well. The childminder follows children's choices and allows them to develop their own ideas during activities. For example, during an activity with dough, children decided to make cakes instead of dinosaur models. Children develop their small physical skills effectively, such as using scissors to cut different materials. They learn to listen effectively and develop confident speaking skills. For instance, children sit and listen to stories well and talk about what may happen next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The outstanding outdoor learning environment provides children with a wide range of choices. For example, children develop their imaginations extremely well while they explore and experiment in the outdoor 'mud kitchen'. The childminder is extremely attentive to children's care needs and promotes high levels of independence, such as while eating and washing hands. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe and healthy, for example, while using knives at snack time. They learn about acceptable behaviour. For instance, they are encouraged to stroke the pet cat gently. Children play very cooperatively with each other, such as sharing toys and saying 'please' and 'thank you' spontaneously. Visits in the community help children develop an excellent understanding about the differences and similarities of people around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder identifies their learning needs through monitoring their progress securely. She supports parents effectively to seek specialist help regarding any concerns about children's development. This helps to close any significant gaps in their progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266456 Local authority Kent Inspection number 826644 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She provides her service for most of the year, from 7.45am to 6pm. The childminder holds an early years level 3 qualification.

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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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