Benstead, Jennie Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2017 3 March 2015

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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 maintains effective communication with parents who appreciate the time that she spends sharing information about children's learning and well-being. She gives parents good ideas on how they can further support their children's learning at home and children receive continuity in their learning.  Children enjoy being involved in a good range of learning experiences. The childminder and her assistant follow children's lead well and they use children's interests to help them engage well in their play.  The childminder and her assistant build good relationships with children and know their individual needs well. Children are relaxed and thoroughly enjoy their time with them.  Children are confident, self-assured and have positive attitudes towards learning. They all make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder and her assistant miss opportunities to challenge children further in their thinking skills.  At times, the childminder and her assistant do not encourage children to achieve manageable tasks for themselves.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to support children to develop their thinking skills  develop the support for children to manage tasks for themselves and encourage their independence skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents, read written feedback and considered their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and outside, and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation, policies and procedures, and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a positive attitude to developing her practice and evaluates her service well. For example, she completes training and networks with other childminders. She recently developed the sensory play opportunities for younger children to give them a wider range of learning opportunities. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have up-to-date safeguarding knowledge of the areas that may affect children's welfare. They know the procedures to follow if they have concerns. The childminder regularly works with an assistant. She supports her practice well, such as by sharing new information from training and discussing children's well-being and learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant have good experience and use this well to support children. For example, they have a good understanding of the age group they are working with and when it is appropriate to join their play. The childminder has good links with other settings that children attend. For instance, she has regular detailed discussions about children's learning and progress. Children enjoy exploring and making different textures, such as water and mixing it together with cornflour. The childminder has a good understanding of how the children are developing. For instance, she regularly reviews their progress to give her a clear understanding of their strengths and areas she can help them develop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches them about fire safety and they practise emergency evacuations. She continues this by helping children to learn what number to dial and what to say to the emergency services. The childminder has effective discussions with children to support their understanding of their health. For instance, she helps them learn about different fruit and vegetables and how they are good for their bodies. Children learn about other people that may be different from them, such as when they spend time in their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are strong communicators and are motivated to learn and explore. They enjoy making choices, such as when to choose if it is the right time for them to have snack or if they would like to play outside. Children have good social skills, for instance, they easily take turns and accept others to join in their play. Children behave well. Older children have an awareness of letters and the sounds they make, particularly in relation to their own names. Children learn a good range of skills to help them to be ready for their next stage of learning at pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384123 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1093641 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. She offers care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, during term time only. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She regularly works with an assistant.

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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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