Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 is enthusiastic and works effectively with other childminders to maintain the good levels of care she offers. She welcomes feedback from parents and children, which helps her to reflect on her practice and make changes to enhance her provision further.  The childminder develops strong relationships with the children from the start. Children are happy and benefit from the consistent support she gives. They show confidence and high levels of self-esteem. Parents comment on the 'amazing' childminder.  Children are confident and develop good skills to support their future learning. The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of their individual abilities. She makes regular assessments of what they can do and effectively plans purposeful and challenging experiences to focus on supporting their good progression.  Children are developing into confident communicators. The childminder consistently

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This provision is good

uses simple techniques, to help children develop language skills at an early age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder moves on quickly and does not give children the time they need to fully explore their ideas in play activities.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to fully support children to play well with others and further develop their good sharing and turn-taking skills.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to have more time to express their own ideas and explore their own play  focus more precisely on helping children to practise sharing and turn taking in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and invited her to complete a joint observation.  The inspector observed the quality of interactions and teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's development.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the daily register and children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector viewed parents' written comments regarding the childminder's practice and took these into account.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in working with others to help ensure children are safe and their welfare is protected. She knows the procedures to follow to record and report concerns. The childminder attends training and shares information with other childminders and local children's centres. This helps her to reflect on and consider ways she can further improve her knowledge and skills and develop the provision she offers. For example, the childminder used other professionals' ideas for outdoor play, to encourage children to explore and experiment more outside with different materials and textures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder maintains a stimulating environment with a good variety of exciting and challenging play opportunities. Children are keen to explore and join in activities. Overall, the childminder is a good teacher. She recognises how and when to involve herself in children's play to further support their learning. For example, using simple questions, the childminder skilfully encourages children to think and talk about what the characters in a book are doing. Children show emerging early reading skills as they enthusiastically talk about each page and use descriptive words to describe the characters' actions. The childminder works closely with parents to gather and exchange information regarding children's achievements. They work together to identify targets to support children's learning. This helps to ensure a consistent approach.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a safe, secure and welcoming environment. She is kind and caring, and children are keen to come to see her and they welcome her cuddles. Overall, children behave well and the childminder ensures that they develop a good knowledge of ways to keep themselves safe. For example, children show a good understanding of how to use the trampoline safely. They ensure the door is zipped up and turn backwards to climb down the steps when they have finished bouncing. Children's good health is promoted and they enjoy daily outdoor play experiences. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals and teaches children to manage their own hygiene and self-care needs. For example, children show developing skills as they put on their own shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are independent, active and enthusiastic learners who enjoy challenge and persevere with simple tasks. Children show pride in their achievements and enjoy using their developing skills in their play. For example, children practise their developing physical skills as they use utensils, such as spoons to scoop water and mix this with sand. Later, children show good coordination as they use knives to spread butter on bread to make their own sandwiches. These skills help children to confidently move towards their next stages of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492170 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1037569 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Northfleet, Kent. The childminder works with two other registered childminders. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks a year.

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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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