Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 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

 Children take part in a range of motivating activities based on their individual needs and interests. The childminder plans activities that build securely on children's existing knowledge and emerging skills. Children make good progress.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. For example, she takes into account the views of the parents and the developing interests of children. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills updated, such as through reading relevant information.  Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to minimise hazards to children. For example, she follows a clear procedure when returning from outings in the car, and supervises children closely at all times to help keep them safe.  Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. She helps them to stay safe and develop good social and physical skills. For example, she takes them on a wide

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This provision is good

range of outings and gives children effective information about how to stay safe when out. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to socialise with others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find out detailed information about children's starting points on entry, to help her monitor their progress more precisely over time.  The childminder does not always provide a wide range of opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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

 extend the information gained from parents about their children's starting points on entry, to help monitor their progress more precisely over time  increase opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to help extend their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability checks of the childminder and other adults living at the home.  The inspector looked at documentation, including risk assessments, policies, procedures, attendance records and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She is confident about following required procedures and knows who to contact if she has concerns for children's welfare. The childminder is very committed to her role. She organises her home effectively to meet children's learning and care needs well. Overall, the childminder tracks and monitors children's progress effectively and quickly identifies any emerging gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well and uses her observations successfully to plan interesting and exciting activities. Children extend their physical skills through a range of activities. They enjoy rolling balls, steering ride-on cars, catching bubbles and pouring water. The childminder encourages children to investigate different materials. Children explore a range of textures using water, bubbles, shells and dough. The childminder uses effective strategies to develop children's speech and language skills. She introduces words as children play and repeats back the correct pronunciation of words. She has recently introduced using signs alongside words to help support young children's understanding and communication skills. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She ensures parents receive good quality information about their children's experiences at the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a positive role model to children, such as using good manners. Children learn to share and take turns with each other. They show kindness and help each other, such as finding objects in the water and sharing resources. The childminder teaches children to become independent. For example, children tidy away resources and make choices in their play. The childminder encourages children to manage simple tasks for themselves, such as taking off their shoes. She teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, she supports children's understanding of good hygiene procedures and eating healthy food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's care. They develop a strong sense of belonging and eagerly explore the environment with interest. Children learn how to keep themselves safe from a young age. For example, they learn about behaving safely when walking near roads. Children develop good eye and hand coordination, such as using different tools with dough. They gain a range of skills and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479987 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1056441 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She lives in Gravesend, Kent. The childminder is qualified as a primary school teacher. She offers her service for most of the year, Monday to Friday, all day.

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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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