Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2017 6 October 2016

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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 has made significant improvements since her previous inspection. She has a secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. The childminder ensures that her assistants are fully aware of the signs that would cause them concern about a child's welfare and the correct processes to follow.  The childminder and her assistants know how to identify children who may be at risk of extreme behaviours and views. This helps keep children safe from harm.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her environment and reviews these regularly. This helps children to play safely in their surroundings.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder effectively uses the views of others to evaluate her service. This helps her improve the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children.  Children make good progress and develop their independence well. For example, they

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This provision is good

use a dispenser to fill their cups and carry it to the table. Younger children are encouraged to feed themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not consistently build on opportunities to fully extend her assistants' knowledge and skills further.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children learn about the diversity of others around them.

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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 on the existing good staff monitoring process to develop assistants' knowledge and skills even further  increase opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences in the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's and her assistants' first-aid qualifications and risk assessments.  The inspector spoke to parents.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if any allegations are made against anyone living or working on the premises. She has secure recruitment processes. For instance, she seeks references, completes the relevant suitability checks and induction checklists. The childminder continually improves her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends training, reads online literature and books. The childminder monitors children's progress well. For example, she tracks their development from their starting points. This helps her identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support. The childminder successfully shares information with her assistants and works well with other settings children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach in meeting children's learning and care needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants use the information from their observations and assessments well to help them plan for children's next stage in learning. They ask questions to help children think for themselves and take their learning further. Children successfully build on their mathematical development. For example, they compare sizes and count. The childminder and her assistants give children time to talk and share their ideas, which helps to develop their communication and language skills. They provide regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning, such as daily discussions and an online assessment system. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. She provides clear guidance and explanations to help children manage their behaviour, such as reminding them to share toys. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder and her assistants discuss with children why they should drink water and encourage them to choose their own nutritious meals. They help babies form secure emotional attachments and have a positive view of themselves. For instance, the childminder and her assistants make books with photos of children's families for them to look at during their day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress which is typical for their age and gain the skills they need for their move to nursery or school. They successfully develop good physical skills. For example, they build with bricks, draw and ride in toy cars in the outside space. Children are confident to explore their surroundings and engage others in their games. They learn to keep themselves safe, such as practising regular emergency evacuation procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468149 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1076355 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 6 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Maidstone, Kent. She offers care from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder works with three assistants. She receives funding to provide free 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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