Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 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 tracks children's learning well. She clearly identifies next steps in their learning to focus on how to support their development further. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children receive good support to develop their mathematical skills. For example, the childminder helps older children think about basic calculations. Younger children are supported to count.  The childminder knows children really well. They form strong bonds with her and are happy in her care. For instance, they go to her for cuddles and are keen to share their successes with her.  Children behave well. They learn to take turns, share and be polite to each other. For example, with the childminder's support and encouragement they happily give other children cards when playing a game.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can further extend children's knowledge of other cultures and the wider world.  The childminder does not always effectively support parents to continue their children's learning at home.

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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 children's understanding of the wider world and help them to learn more about diversity  continue to develop ways to effectively support parents to continue their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback and took these into consideration.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as suitability records for the childminder and her family, children's learning records and safeguarding policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice well and evaluates the service she offers. For example, she includes the views of parents and other childminders to identify areas to further improve. The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and gain new skills and ideas. For instance, she developed her knowledge of how children learn to better understand how to support their individual learning styles. The childminder sometimes works with assistants. She supports their practice well and has made sure that both her assistants have current paediatric first-aid training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with parents when children first start, to understand children's stages of development. She provides a good range of activities to support children's developing needs. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For instance, she models a wide range of vocabulary and plans singing sessions. Children engage in role play and use their imaginations well. For example, they pretend to feed dolls, change their nappies and put them to bed. Children develop good physical skills. The childminder ensures that they have a good range of opportunities to challenge themselves and build their skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly feel comfortable in the childminder's care and often share their views with her. For instance, they tell her what they would like to use during planned activities. The childminder is responsive to children and adapts her activities well as a result. She encourages children's confidence and persistence to try new things and to complete tasks themselves. For example, she helps the children to continue to try and praises their achievements when they succeed. Children learn about healthy eating and good social skills; for example, they enjoy healthy snacks sitting at the table with the childminder and their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They are eager to join in and excited to repeat their favourite activities and ask the childminder for more. Children's literacy skills are developing well. For example, they enjoy sharing stories and talk about the pictures in the book. They begin to understand that print has meaning. Children learn to make choices in their play and concentrate well in areas of their choosing. Children learn good skills ready for their next stage of learning at pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478839 Local authority Kent Inspection number 989186 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Herne Bay, Kent. She offers care all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded 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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Telephone number

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