Ann Stock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2016 25 November 2013

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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

 All children enjoy a variety of activities which reflects their interests and keeps them motivated and engaged in their learning.  The childminder obtains details from parents about children's abilities when they first start. She uses this information effectively to help her plan for their future learning.  Children have strong bonds with the childminder, which helps them feel secure and supports their emotional well-being. Children make good progress and are well prepared for school.  The childminder attends regular child protection training. This helps her to keep up-to- date with safeguarding matters and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care.  The childminder has developed an effective self-evaluation process and constantly reflects on her practice and provision. This helps her to address areas of weakness and improve outcomes for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help younger children develop their early communication skills.  The childminder misses opportunities to consistently encourage children's interest in words and pictures.

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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

 build further on opportunities to help younger children develop their early communication skills  develop the range of opportunities to encourage children's interest in words and pictures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the home used by children in relation to their health and safety.  The inspector observed the daily routine and practice and discussed how the childminder organises and manages her service.  The inspector sampled a range of documents including the safeguarding policy and children's assessment folders.  The inspector and childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector read letters of recommendation and spoke to parents to gain their views on the services they receive.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children. For example, she closely supervises them to help keep them safe. The childminder carries out risk assessments of the home and when on outings, to help protect children. For example, she checks for hazards before children use the park facilities. This helps her to provide a safe and secure environment. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. For example, she shares best practice with other early years professionals to help her continually develop the quality of care and learning children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder has a good awareness of how babies and children learn and effective systems are in place for observation, assessment and planning. Children enjoy frequent outings to various places of interest and local amenities, often using public transport. These experiences help to support their understanding of the world. The childminder plans a range of experiences for children to participate in and makes good use of natural resources. For instance, children enjoy using their senses to explore dried oats. The childminder provides children with lots of space to practise their physical skills. For example, children crawl or pull themselves up against furniture to toddle from one activity to another. This helps them to develop their muscles and coordination skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has positive relationships with parents. For example, she makes good use of verbal and written communication to exchange information about children's daily activities and changes in their care routines. This helps to support children's learning, and development. Children regularly attend a variety of groups, which helps to support their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder provides them with healthy snacks. She understands how to meet any special dietary requirements. This helps to support children's good health and well-being at all times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They confidently explore the environment and are eager to interact with the activities on offer. They are independent and enjoy practising new skills. For example, young children quickly learn to use a fork to feed themselves. They acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including the move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461632 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1063484 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Ashford Kent. The childminder provides care all week from 8am to 6pm, 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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