Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2017 10 April 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

 Children settle quickly in the homely and friendly environment. Her calm nature makes children feel welcome, safe and secure. They are happy, content and eager to play and learn.  Since the last previous inspection, the childminder has implemented an evacuation procedure to help children learn how to keep themselves safe in an emergency.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of resources and activities, and children move around her home confidently.  The childminder obtains information from parents about children's backgrounds, their abilities and interests when they start with her. She uses this information to establish clear starting points for their learning.  Children behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model and reinforces important social skills and boundaries to children. She explains clearly what she expects from them, for example, as they help tidy away their toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support children to extend their play and learning experiences to help further support their independence skills.  The childminder does not fully encourage all parents to contribute ongoing information about their children's achievements at home to help provide a more precise picture of where children are in their learning.

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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 more opportunities to enable children to choose and extend their play experiences  build on the partnership with parents further and involve them more in sharing what they know about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear and effective policies and procedures in place. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder also understands how to recognise any risk from extreme behaviour and views. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to help provide a safe and secure environment for children. She is fully aware of how many children she may care for at any one time. The childminder is experienced and continues to develop her knowledge and skills, such as through reading relevant and up-to-date information. She also seeks and shares practice issues with other childminders. Parents' comments show their approval of the childminder and how happy their children are in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about children's learning and development. She carries out regular observations and assessments of children's development. This helps her to provide age-appropriate resources and activities for children, so they engage in their play and are appropriately challenged. For example, children enjoy having their own play room where they can play games together, such as a stacking cups activity or a table ball-chase game. Children can learn how to count forwards and backwards, for example, as they knock down the tower of cups. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills successfully. For example, she provides interactive books and children name the numbers in the counting book and find the matching number shape. The childminder is very natural with children and talks to them about what they are doing, repeating new words for the younger ones to help develop their communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They enjoy her attention and engage and laugh as they play together. The childminder uses her local community well. Children learn more about the wider world and experience nature and they enjoy regular visits to nearby parks. They occasionally take a train instead of using the car, for a different experience. Children enjoy playing together and they learn to share and take turns. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of eating well and the importance of hygiene routines. Meals and snacks are usually freshly prepared.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children display confidence in their interactions with the childminder. They use resources to support their imaginative play. Children develop good coordination and muscle skills to support their physical development. They can follow instructions and hold short conversations confidently. Children make good progress from their starting points and are prepared well for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467273 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1069637 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Dartford, Kent. The childminder operates her service all day on Monday to Friday for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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