Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 23 November 2018 Previous inspection date 24 October 2017

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Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not consistently challenge children in their play to help promote their learning as well as possible. n The childminder does not use her observations well enough to precisely assess children's next steps in learning. She does not always plan suitably challenging activities to build on children's individual needs. n The childminder has not made effective use of systems to reflect on the quality of her service, to help her identify areas where she needs to improve. n Children do not always have regular opportunities to explore a wide range of materials to help develop their creativity skills further. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to learn about other people's backgrounds and diversity.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder is warm and caring and provides a welcoming environment. Children settle well and build positive relationships with her. n Children behave well. The childminder teaches them about boundaries and gives gentle reminders of behaviour expectations, such as sharing and taking turns.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date improve the quality of teaching and ensure that activities consistently engage and challenge children in their learning 21/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use the information gained from observations to accurately identify the next steps in children's learning, and plan purposeful learning opportunities to help them make the best possible progress. 21/12/2018

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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 make effective use of self-evaluation to help identify and address all weaknesses in practice, and raise outcomes for children n increase opportunities for children to explore and experiment with a range of materials to help promote their creative skills even further n extend opportunities to increase children's awareness of people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's learning records and policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm and knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to help ensure children play and explore in a safe environment. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date through training. However, she has not yet precisely identified effective ways to address weaknesses in her practice to help raise the quality of teaching, and support children to make the best possible progress. The childminder works in good partnership with parents and other settings that children attend, to promote continuity in their care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder interacts with children well and joins in their play at appropriate times. She models language and words to help support children's early communication skills. The childminder helps to develop children's physical skills. For example, she encourages them to use different movements to make sounds with instruments. However, at times the childminder does not challenge children's learning further to encourage them to build on what they already know and can do. The childminder provides some activities that interest children. She observes children as they play and knows them well. However, she does not use her observations effectively to help her plan purposeful learning opportunities to support the next stage in their learning. Children develop a positive understanding of the natural world. For example, they visit local parks and collect leaves and cones. However, the childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

has not fully considered how to extend children's exploration and creativity further with a wide range of materials and experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, she praises their efforts and achievements, which helps promote their self-esteem. Children enjoy being able to access a range of toys that are stored at low level. This promotes their independence and allows them to explore their environment confidently. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. For instance, they learn about the importance of hand washing, and have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. However, she does not always provide a wide range of opportunities for them to learn about people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children make some steady progress in relation to their starting points. However, they do not always experience effective challenges in their play to help them reach their full potential. Children enjoy practising their small-muscle skills. For example, they learn to turn pages in books, press buttons and shake musical instruments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538881 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10077413 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 24 October 2017

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Gravesend, Kent. She works with two other childminders and provides care each weekday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round.

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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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