Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2016 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a very stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time with her. They are making good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has effective processes in place to monitor children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support to make up the ground.  The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She introduces shapes and explains, for example, the difference between a circle and an oval.  Children behave well. The childminder provides clear guidance and explanations to help them learn to manage their own actions.  The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, she provides frequent written summaries of children's progress and shares development folders. This helps parents to continue their children's learning

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not form highly effective partnerships with all the other settings children attend to share a range of information about their development.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about other people and diversity.

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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

 continue to develop highly effective partnerships with other settings children attend to share a wide range of information and support children's development further  strengthen opportunities for children to learn about other people and diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks, qualifications held and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities and the processes to follow. She has kept her practice up to date and attends regular training to improve her knowledge. The childminder supervises the work of her assistants well and encourages them to complete training. They regularly discuss children's learning together to support their progress and individual needs. The childminder reflects on her practice to help identify areas for improvement. She includes the views of parents and children in the self-evaluation process. This helps to improve the quality of the provision and supports good outcomes for children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes the learning and development of children in her care. She uses the information from her observations and assessments well to plan for their individual progress. The childminder provides opportunities to encourage children to use their senses in play. For example, they explore and investigate cereal and cornflour. She asks children questions to help them think for themselves, such as 'What does it sound like?' This helps to keep their motivation and interest in their learning. The childminder builds children's communication and language skills. For instance, she uses continual discussion and repeats back their early words. Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder offers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. She is responsive and sensitive to each child's needs. For example, she provides good levels of supervision and carefully supports children when needed. The childminder promotes children's independence effectively. For instance, she asks them what they need to put on to go outside and gives them time to try and dress themselves. These are important skills they need for their future learning. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles, such as providing daily opportunities to be physically active and healthy options at snack time. This supports their physical well-being. Children learn to keep themselves safe, for example, through the regular practise of emergency procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning. They build their physical development well. For example, they reach out to grasp toys and show good control using equipment to tip and pour. Children are friendly and interact well with adults. They maintain their focus on activities and are eager to learn. Children develop their communication and language skills well, such as forming their early speech.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482449 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1003139 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Sheerness, Kent. She offers all-day care, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder works with two assistants. She receives funding for 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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