Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2017 27 June 2014

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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

 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents fully updated with children's progress and they are able to view their children's development records. She gives parents ideas to enable them to support their children's learning further at home.  The childminder uses an effective system to record observations and track children's progress. She has a good knowledge of children's interests and achievements, which she uses to enable her to plan challenging activities to extend their learning. Children are all actively engaged in their play and make good progress in their development.  The childminder has successfully maintained her good standards. She continually evaluates her provision to identify areas for improvement. For example, creating more learning opportunities for children in the garden and extending the range of natural materials indoors.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment in which children are happy and

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This provision is good

settled. They form close and trusting attachments with her, which helps to support their emotional well-being and enjoyment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not consistently have opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others to extend their understanding of the world.  The childminder does not consistently share detailed information about children's learning with all settings that they attend to help fully support their development.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to extend their understanding of the differences between themselves and others in the wider world  improve further the exchange of information with all other settings that children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed children's learning assessments and a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took account of parents' written and spoken views about the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to identify and report any concerns she has about a child's welfare, protecting them from harm. She is fully aware of how to support her assistant to ensure she has the required knowledge to help encourage children's development. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she completes childcare training to help her meet children's individual care and learning needs well. The childminder evaluates her practice and constantly reflects on her service. For example, she has introduced an electronic online system to record assessments. This enables parents to access information at home, which involves them fully in their children's learning and supports continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an interesting range of activities, toys and resources for children to use. Children make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder uses a variety of teaching techniques for all ages. For example, she labels resources, uses skilful questioning to challenge older children's thinking skills, and encourages babies to make sounds to form words. She adapts activities effectively to help extend all children's learning. For instance, when reading a book she encourages the older children to find the repetitive words and points out detail in the pictures to the babies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children and they behave well. She frequently praises children, showing interest in their achievements, such as talking about the 'nests' they had made for their little owls. Children develop their independence well. For example, they put on coats and boots before going outside to play. Children lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they have daily opportunities to exercise. Children explore and investigate the garden and learn about healthy foods at mealtimes. The childminder supports children's sense of belonging and their physical, social and emotional development well. For example, children attend toddler groups where they socialise with other children and have the opportunity to explore larger play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, develop a good range of skills across all areas of learning. They make good progress from their starting points and are prepared well for the next stage in their learning and the move to school. Children develop good social skills, such as taking turns and good manners. They confidently develop good mathematical skills in their play. For example, they accurately count the number of ducks and snowmen they have fished out of the tray of water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472117 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1069937 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 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Folkestone, Kent. She provides care from Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 6pm all year. The childminder has achieved qualified teacher status. She receives funding to provide free early years 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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