Wilks, Michelle

Inspection date 24 May 2019 Previous inspection date 6 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children and babies thrive in the welcoming and stimulating environment, which is carefully organised to support children in leading their own play and exploration. The environment includes an excellent range of toys and equipment that cover all areas of learning and development. n All children and babies are exceptionally happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. They behave extremely well and are considerate of others. For instance, older children carefully help younger children to thoroughly wash their hands and use the soap effectively. n The childminder uses an effective system when monitoring the children's progress. This enables her to quickly spot any gaps in their learning and provide them with additional support if necessary. All children make at least good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. n The childminder and her assistants enhance children's mathematical skills effectively.

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This provision is good

For instance, they encourage children to count as well as to consider and compare different sizes and volumes during their play. n Although the childminder works very well with parents overall, she places slightly less emphasis on their involvement in the otherwise good evaluation of her practice.

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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 ways to engage parents when evaluating the provision, to help make relevant enhancements and further improve outcomes for children.

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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 keeps her knowledge up to date, for instance, through training to help improve her practice. She has enhanced the environment and increased the opportunities for older children to engage in imaginative play. The childminder supports her assistants successfully, shares her policies with them and reviews their practice regularly. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. They make regular observations of children's and babies' play and achievements, and share these with their parents. The childminder uses the children's interests effectively to plan for them and help them make good progress. Children are excited to talk about an empty bird egg they had found. The childminder supports the children to research what species of bird left the egg and gives them clear explanations to enhance their understanding of the world. Children are inquisitive and interested to learn about different kinds of birds and eggs. The childminder plans activities to support children's learning effectively, and they enjoy creating and decorating their own egg shells. The childminder is effective at supporting children's communication and language skills. For example, she emphasises key words to help children and babies enhance their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children gain an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and teaches children about the benefits of healthy eating and exercise. Children learn about the impact of exercise on their body, including an increased heart rate and increased strength. They learn how to keep themselves safe and are included in assessing risks in the environment. For example, they discuss slipping hazards in the garden as they play with water and make suggestions to minimise these risks. Children follow the childminder's thorough hygiene procedures and are supported extremely effectively to independently wash their hands. This helps children to develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder and her assistants give children and babies plenty of praise and encouragement, which help to give them high levels of self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children and babies develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. For example, the childminder provides an environment with positive cultural images, including books and role-play resources. Children acquire a range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development and the move to school. They enjoy making careful marks with water and paint in preparation for early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459799 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10075405 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 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 6 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Maidstone, Kent. She provides care for most of the year, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder works regularly with two assistants. The childminder is in receipt of funding for two-, three- and four- year-olds.

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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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