Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 7 February 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 The childminder demonstrates a continuous drive to improve her practice and the environment. She listens to the views of children and parents in order to evaluate the impact of any developments she has made on children's experience and learning. n The childminder develops close bonds with the children. Her nurturing and comforting support enables children to flourish as they grow and learn. Children naturally include the childminder in their games and turn to her for help when needed. They are emotionally well prepared for their future learning, such as when they go to school. n The childminder knows the children well. She carefully observes what they know and what they can do to plan exciting activities that stimulate and engage them. Children show great curiosity and focus as they play. n Parents are delighted with the care the childminder provides and her commitment to their children's learning. For example, they praise her understanding of their children's

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This provision is good

needs and the regular updates she shares about their day with her. n The childminder gives children opportunities to explore their community and learn about the lives of others. For example, they meet and speak with older residents in the village or join with other young children for picnics in the park. n The childminder uses initial information from parents to help her understand the needs of children. However, she does not always use this information as precisely as possible to identify initial starting points to accurately monitor children's ongoing progress. n The childminder has not established a programme of professional development to help raise teaching to a higher level.

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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 enhance the use of initial assessments and information from parents to ensure that starting points are clearly identified and used to accurately monitor ongoing progress n develop a programme of targeted professional development to raise standards in teaching and learning even higher.

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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 this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took parents' views into account by reading their written comments. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder puts children's safety and welfare at the heart of her practice. She knows what to do if she feels they are at risk from harm or neglect. She understands her responsibility for teaching children to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to hold hands when they are out for a walk. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works effectively with other settings children attend in order to create good continuity in their care. For example, she regularly exchanges information and assessments of children's learning with them. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans stimulating and personalised activities around the children's interests and their next steps in learning. Children's communication and language skills are supported very well. Children delight in telling their favourite stories from memory or singing nursery rhymes spontaneously as they play. The childminder encourages young children to repeat sounds and say words to express their needs. Children develop good spatial awareness and dexterity as they practise their physical skills. For example, they negotiate obstacles as they the push doll's pram or carefully stack bricks into a tower. The childminder stimulates children's imaginations and asks them to help solve problems. For example, children predict what might happen to ingredients as they help make cakes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a wonderful role model for children's positive behaviour. They demonstrate genuine affection for one another as they learn to accept and respect the needs of others. For instance, even the youngest children demonstrate patience and kindness when sharing toys. The childminder follows children's personal routines and encourages healthy lifestyles. For example, young children settle to sleep before they become overtired, while all children enjoy fresh, nutritious food and daily fresh air and exercise. Children learn about differences and similarities as they take part in celebrations and festivals from other cultures and traditions. They learn how things grow and change as they care for seeds and plants, such as sunflowers and strawberries outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-motivated and curious learners. They demonstrate perseverance and concentration as they play. They learn and practise skills that will help them become successful learners in the future, such as when they go to school. For example, they use mathematical words, such as 'pyramid' and 'cube', to describe wooden bricks. They are competent and confident communicators who excitedly chatter and sing as they play. They make new discoveries as they explore the environment. For instance, young children make interesting sounds as they tap different materials, such as wood or metal.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536796 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10080192 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 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Marden, Kent. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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