Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 10 May 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 is kind and caring. She provides a warm, nurturing environment for children. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. n The childminder is proactive when ensuring that she keeps up to date with new early years ideas, and she is keen to build on her knowledge and skills even further. For example, she carries out regular training and independent research. Following training, the childminder has improved ways to support children effectively in understanding and enhancing their health and self-care. n The childminder helps to develop children's language skills. She talks to children, emphasising key words, and repeats words and phrases back to them. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. n The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence.

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This provision is good

n All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n Parents are very pleased with the care the childminder provides and the progress their children make. However, the childminder does not involve them fully in reviewing their children's learning. n At times, the childminder does not enable children to develop their own creative ideas fully in adult-led activities.

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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 further the strategies to work in partnership with parents and strengthen the opportunities for children's home learning n consider how to promote children's creativity further, in particular during art and craft activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children during their play and learning experiences. n The inspector observed children and the childminder interacting and discussed children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents of the children attending.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates the provision effectively and includes the views of parents and children to help identify areas for further improvement. For example, she has enhanced the outdoor play space available to children to help develop their interests and exploration. The childminder monitors children's progress, taking action to address any emerging gaps in their learning. For instance, strategies to help children with their communication and language skills are implemented effectively. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow to help protect all children's welfare and keep them safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies any risks in the environment and promptly addresses these to ensure children play safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress effectively. She uses her good knowledge of what they already know to plan for their future learning. The childminder challenges children while she supports their play. For instance, she encourages them to consider and identify some of the sounds they can hear in the outdoor environment. She gives children clear explanations to enhance their learning, and teaches them about some of the different vehicles they can hear. The childminder enhances children's mathematical skills effectively throughout their experiences. For instance, she encourages children to count as well as consider and compare different sizes of vehicles hidden in the sand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. For example, the environment has positive cultural images, books and role-play resources for them to explore. The childminder effectively promotes good behaviour and children are gaining a secure understanding of sharing and taking turns. The childminder promotes children's good health well. For example, she provides nutritional snacks and engages children in discussions about healthy food choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of skills that prepare them well for their next stage of education and their move on to school. For example, they enjoy practising skills that help develop early handwriting, using a range of tools to make marks throughout their play and exploration. Children explore a wide range of environments with the childminder, and develop their physical and social skills successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541433 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10090027 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 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Folkestone. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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