Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2017 6 February 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop and helps them progress well. She plans a wide range of activities and experiences that supports children's interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder enthusiastically interacts with the children. She closely observes children and listens and responds to their questions as she plays alongside them.  Children behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model and reinforces important social skills and boundaries to children, and consistently and clearly explains what she expects from them. For example, as they help tidy away their toys.  The childminder successfully promotes children's good health. They benefit from nutritious meals and snacks and enjoy outdoor physical outdoor activities.  The childminder uses an effective system to help her evaluate her practice and keep updated about any changes. She makes continual improvements to her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to challenge and extend children in their mathematical skills even further.  The childminder does not consistently encourage all parents to contribute 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

 build further on opportunities to extend and challenge children in developing their awareness of mathematical concepts  build on the partnership with parents further and involve them more in sharing what they know about 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 views documentation, such as policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and held discussions about children's progress.  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 keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. For example, she has recently complete child protection training. The childminder uses this to help her remain up to date on the right procedures to follow if she ever has concerns about a child in her care. She is also aware of how to identify any risk from extreme views and behaviour. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments. For example, on areas children use, to help ensure they remain safe for children to play in. She has established good partnerships with parents and has developed the range of information she provides them about their child's time with her to assist them further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder displays a sound knowledge of the early years foundation stage and child development. She understands how to help children develop their literacy and communication skills in preparation for their eventual move to nursery, then school. The childminder has flexible planning in place for the younger children, and this supports her to take account of their needs and interests at the time. For example, children are provided with dolls, buggies, cots and changes of dolls' clothes, so they can act out everyday activities they observe. Favourite books are also available and children show how much they love looking and listening to stories they know well. The childminder appropriately focuses on the next steps for children, so they further develop their numeracy skills. She carries out regular assessments of children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures she obtains detailed background information on children's care needs and individual preferences. She has clear procedures in place to help new children settle in. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their self-care and personal needs as soon as they are able. For example, they learn why they need to wash their hands at appropriate times. She uses an effective amount of praise to encourage and build on children's self-esteem and confidence. Outings to toddler groups encourage children to learn about how to socialise and the importance of sharing and waiting for their turn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning and are working within or above the stages typical for their age. Their communication and language development are supported extremely well. Young children show curiosity and an ability to think through their chosen play activities. They are active and motivated learners. They are developing the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467589 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1069666 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Greenhithe, near 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. The childminder has a degree in Educational Studies.

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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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