Childminder EY423776

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 5 October 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 ambitious and has successfully driven improvement in her practice since the last inspection. n Collaborative partnership working with parents greatly benefits the children's learning and care. n Children enjoy a broad curriculum and engage enthusiastically in activities. n Inclusion features strongly in the childminder's provision, particularly for children who learn languages other than English.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder and her assistants do not challenge children as much as possible in the way they teach them. This hinders children in achieving their full potential.

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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 extend the levels of challenge used in teaching to help children make even more progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the support for children's learning both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records of the progress that children have made, the record of attendance, staff files and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the parents' views from their written feedback. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistants throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder and her assistants safeguard children by having a good understanding of their role and responsibilities regarding child protection. The childminder ensures all required documentation is maintained in line with the requirements. This also contributes to the protection of children's welfare. The childminder monitors her own and the assistants' practice to identify area to improve. She encourages them to undertake training to support their professional development, to improve the provision and the outcomes for children. Improvement has clearly been made in practice. This enables the childminder to provide better experiences for children. She continues to develop her skills in evaluating her provision, including the quality of teaching. Feedback from parents is very positive. They comment that they are very happy with the care and learning their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

There is a good routine to the day, with a balance of adult-led activities and child- initiated play. The childminder makes good use of her planning, observation & assessment systems to promote children's learning. She and her assistants know the children very well. They understand each child's likes, dislikes, developmental needs and favourite toys to play with. As a result, children enjoy purposeful learning experiences. For example, children move from drawing and colouring as a favourite past time to learning how to write their first name. The childminder and assistants model language and use good questioning to encourage play and exploration. However, they do not always adapt activities, such as making collages of hedgehogs by sticking leaves on a picture, to differing children's capabilities so that each child gains the most from them. Children are able to freely and independently select from a good range of quality

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

resources around the home to support their individual learning through play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are attentive, kind and caring. Children behave well and they benefit from a harmonious environment where they feel comfortable and secure. The environment is clean, tidy and well organised to support children's welfare and learning. Children eat nutritious meals, learning how to serve themselves healthy snacks so they gain independence skills. The premises are inviting and well presented. Effective use of risk assessment means that children can play safely, indoors, out in the garden, and on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in line with their age and expected stage of development. They receive good support with key skills such as communication and language to support their future learning and development, and readiness for school. For example, throughout the premises there are words displayed of everyday objects in children's home languages of English and Spanish. The childminder and her assistants use these basic words in both languages to help every child learn, feel included and valued.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423776 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10070275 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 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 29 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Maidstone, Kent. She offers care from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with assistants. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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