Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is caring and attentive. Children feel comfortable and safe in her care and they settle well. The childminder sets clear expectations for children's behaviour and this helps to give them a sense of security and self-confidence. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents and works in partnership with them. She encourages parents to be fully involved in their children's learning. She keeps them informed about their children's ongoing development and progress. n Children learn to be independent from an early age, generally. They learn to do things for themselves, such as feeding themselves and tidying their toys. Children learn to share and take turns. They are polite, well mannered and show affection to the childminder. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the service she provides. She takes account of the views of parents and children, which help her to improve and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not give children frequent enough opportunities to make decisions in their learning and lead their own play. n The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's learning during play.

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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

n provide more opportunities for children to express their individuality, make decisions in their learning and lead their own play n make the most of opportunities to extend and build on children's learning during planned and spontaneous play activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the activities with the childminder and how they meet the needs of the children present. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualifications, and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder maintains an organised setting and keeps appropriate records well. She monitors children's attendance, well-being and progress. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. She takes her role as an employer very seriously and ensures that her assistant undertakes appropriate training. Her recruitment procedures are robust. She supervises her assistant well and gives her support and guidance. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She displays the contact numbers of local safeguarding services and Ofsted. This helps parents and staff to understand where to call for advice and to report any safeguarding concerns. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She maintains secure systems for risk assessment and teaches children how to keep themselves safe in the setting and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn, overall. She plans activities to interest children appropriate to their age and stage of development. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve and encourages them to 'have a go' and 'keep trying'. She observes the children in her care and accurately assesses the next steps in their learning. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. For example, she talks to them constantly about their play and uses books and flash cards to encourage speech. Children learn about colours, space and quantities as they count small balls and stand up coloured skittles. They enjoy drawing shapes, colouring and painting. Children learn how to hold pencils and brushes. They concentrate on painting a shoe box, ready for keeping their small treasures inside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children out every day on walks in the local environment. They look at boats on the river and play on the beach. They climb on apparatus in the park and learn about nature. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their imagination in role-play activities. For example, they pretend to make toast and tea which they share with the childminder. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. She teaches them about personal hygiene and to listen and to follow instructions. Children learn about differences and similarities when they go out in the local community. They look at books and talk about the way other people live, play and work.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and active. They are energetic and eager to learn. Children develop skills in readiness for school. They use both hands to fit small bricks together and take them apart, improving their hand-to-eye coordination and dexterity. Younger children enjoy drawing around blocks to see the shapes they make and practise making marks in preparation for early writing. Older children learn about letter shapes and sounds, and write the letters in their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500629 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10067396 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Purfleet, Essex. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and holidays agreed in advance. She sometimes works with an assistant.

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Registers

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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