Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 26 March 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 keeps her professional knowledge up to date. For example, recent training has enabled her to monitor children's progress more accurately and plan more precisely for their learning. n Children benefit from many opportunities to explore the natural world. For example, they frequently visit local woodland and plant seeds in the garden. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She sets clear boundaries and has high expectations of behaviour. Children are polite, well mannered and behave well. n Children successfully develop their early mathematical skills. For instance, the childminder encourages children to count and measure, as they play. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps them well informed of their child's progress and shares ideas for home learning with them. Parents comment on how happy their children are in her care and praise the good range of activities she

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This provision is good

provides. n The childminder positively helps children to understand how to keep themselves healthy. This is evident when she talks to them about the importance of eating vegetables and provides regular outdoor play opportunities. n Sometimes, group activities are not organised well enough to fully engage younger children, to help extend their learning further. n Occasionally, children's play is interrupted by routine activities, such as snack times. This means children are not always able to freely explore for as long as they are interested.

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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 strengthen the planning of group activities to ensure children of all ages remain fully interested in their learning n review daily routines to minimise interruptions for children who are fully engaged with activities so that they have enough time to freely explore.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding, including the outdoors. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including policies and procedures, suitability of household members and children's records. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector read written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection. She knows the possible indicators that a child may be at risk of harm and understands the processes to follow if she has concerns. The childminder includes the views of parents and children when evaluating her provision. This helps her to identify areas for improvement and make positive changes. For example, following feedback, she has made the menu plan more flexible, to provide children with a more varied choice of meals. The childminder is extremely well organised and has robust policies and procedures, which help her to keep children safe. For instance, she frequently assesses her premises, including outdoors, to minimise hazards for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's play and makes accurate assessments of their development. She uses this information well to plan for children's individual next steps in learning, which helps to improve outcomes for children. The environment is bright and stimulating with many resources that children can freely access. The childminder uses effective strategies to keep children motivated to learn. For instance, children are positively involved in planning changes to the playroom. The childminder enhances children's language skills well. For example, she introduces new vocabulary such as 'soil' and 'bark', and consistently comments on and narrates during children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong bonds with children, which positively supports their emotional well-being. She knows the children in her care well and is sensitive to their needs. The childminder successfully helps children feel safe and secure. For example, she gives plenty of praise and encouragement and children confidently seek cuddles when needed. The childminder gently reminds children to share and take turns, which helps develop their social skills further. Children are supported well through times of change, such as starting school and the arrival of a new baby. They have good opportunities to develop their independence skills. For instance, they put on their own coats and boots before going outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and engaged learners. They develop their physical skills well. For example, children enjoy pushing toy prams around the garden and climbing up a ladder to the slide. They successfully develop key writing skills. For instance, older children demonstrate good pencil control and younger children have fun making marks with chalk. Children enjoy being creative and develop their imaginations well. All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are acquiring the skills they need for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543036 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10090452 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Longfield, Kent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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