Wilkinson, Mandy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 1 June 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder observes children carefully during their play. She uses this information well to plan exciting activities based on their interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start. This helps her to plan for their individual abilities and interests. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder encourages children to build strong relationships and become confident learners. Children develop good self-esteem and confidence. For example, the childminder encourages children to do things for themselves.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder involves parents in their children's learning well. For example, she provides regular newsletters, summaries of children's progress and shares development folders. This helps parents to continue

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This provision is good

their children's learning at home.  The childminder carries out effective self-evaluation of her provision. She values the views of parents and children to help her to identify areas for development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to extend their creative skills independently.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to learn about other communities and the differences between themselves and others.

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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

 increase the range of opportunities for children to develop their creative skills independently  strengthen opportunities further to extend children's awareness of the differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed all areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, suitability checks, qualifications and the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors children's progress well. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development and to provide tailored support when needed. The childminder keeps up to date with current childcare practice. For example, she completes training to improve her knowledge and skills, and uses this to raise her quality of teaching and outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. For example, she knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder implements effective risk assessment procedures. For example, she completes daily checks to ensure the safety of children, indoors and outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes the learning and development of the children in her care. For example, she asks questions that help children to think for themselves. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, when children look through the window to see what is outside and notice an aeroplane, the childminder uses conversations and role models words to help extend their developing vocabulary and interest in the world around them. Children learn to solve simple problems in different ways. For example, they explore with size and position to post objects, and experiment with tools to create different shapes with dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close relationships with the childminder and settle well in her care. The childminder's home is safe and welcoming and children enjoy making choices for themselves to lead their own play. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being effectively. For example, she teaches them about the importance of keeping themselves healthy. Children get regular fresh air and exercise. For example, they go for walks in the community and use equipment at local parks. Children develop good social skills and behave well. For example, they happily share, take turns and are polite.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning. They are happy, confident and interact well with each other. For example, children are keen to help each other solve problems. They are motivated to learn and happily spend time enjoying their activities. For example, they use mathematical language to count, and talk about colours and shapes while they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 126860 Local authority Kent Inspection number 840588 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Kingshill, near Wrotham, Kent. She provides care from Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, for most of 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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