Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 15 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n All children made good progress. The childminder and her assistant work very well together to create a positive, calm and very friendly atmosphere. They have strong bonds with the children and act as very positive role models, supporting the children to develop positive social skills. n Children settle well and are confident to express their views. For example, younger children tell the childminder when they want her to play music so that they can dance, and older children cheerfully talk about their morning at pre-school. n The childminder and her assistant are very attentive to children's individual care needs. They very sensitively support children who are potty training and recognise when children are getting tired or hungry. n Children benefit from regular use of the garden to enhance their physical skills and all- round learning and development. For example, they manoeuvre ride-on toys with increasing control and have fun as they explore the mud kitchen and elaborate water-

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This provision is good

play resources. n Partnerships with parents are very positive and they are involved well in their child's learning. While parents are given lots of opportunities to share observations from home, arrangements to involve them in identifying ways to improve the setting are not fully effective. n Overall, children have good opportunities to develop their literacy skills, particularly older children, who are able to select writing materials easily. However, the organisation of resources is not as effective as possible at encouraging younger children to practise early writing.

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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 seek ways to involve parents more fully in identifying areas for improvement n extend the opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas and resources used by children. n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant as they interacted with children, and completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant, parents and children during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including certificates, policies and procedures, and children's developmental records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows when and how to report any child protection concerns, and ensures that her assistant is confident to identify the potential signs that a child may be at risk. The childminder works well with her assistant. She ensures that he understands and implements all policies and working practices. Together they provide a very caring, coordinated and efficient environment. The childminder makes good use of regular training to continually enhance her practice and to help her assistant develop his skills and knowledge. The positive relationships with parents and other relevant professionals help to provide consistency in the teaching and care that children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately monitors children's progress through observations and discussions with parents. This helps her to successfully identify what each child already knows and what they need to learn next. Children enjoy a good mix of adult-led activities and freely chosen play. For example, they are keen to take part in planned art and craft activities and are also happy to independently explore the broad range of resources available, indoors and outdoors. Activities that are currently popular with the children include dancing and engaging in pretend role-play games. The youngest children move enthusiastically as they complete the actions to their favourite song, and they offer the childminder 'tea' and 'cake' as they play with the toy kitchen. The childminder and her assistant are both skilled at building on children's interest in activities to offer more challenge and extend their learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and confident in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They approach both adults equally happily for support or attention. Children behave well and are gaining very good social skills. The youngest children are learning to share and take turns, while those returning from pre-school are keen to see their friends and share their news. Children benefit from the strong focus on promoting their good health. They enjoy nutritious meals that are planned to reflect their individual dietary needs and preferences. Children are also learning the importance of good personal hygiene and cooperate happily with handwashing after messy activities and before eating. Children who are toilet training are supported sensitively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their future learning and eventual move to school. They are motivated, independent learners and are confident to explore and try new things. The youngest children play happily alongside others, use their rapidly developing language skills and learn to understand the routines of the day. Older children express themselves confidently. They benefit from good support to reinforce their existing learning and practise skills, such as writing and drawing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540436 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10079937 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 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Tonbridge, Kent. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30pm to 6pm. The childminder 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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Registers

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