Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 6 June 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 Children are offered a wealth of opportunities to explore the local community. For example, children enjoy going swimming and attending ballet classes as well as visiting farms, parks and local playgroups. n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She shares information about children's development with parents and encourages them to contribute information about their children's learning at home to her records. n Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the knowledge and skills to support the next steps in their learning. n The childminder is committed to continually updating her professional knowledge. She attends webinars and courses to develop her knowledge of child development and improve her practice. For instance, she has attended training about school transitions to extend the support provided to children making the move to school.

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This provision is good

n Parent partnerships are good. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the good progress that their children make in her care. They praise the wide range of opportunities children are offered to visit local areas. They compliment the childminder's trustworthy and caring nature. n Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to challenge older children's thinking skills to develop their concentration even further. n Although children are encouraged to talk about their families, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to help children to reflect on the similarities and differences between themselves and others in society.

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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 make the most of opportunities that arise to deepen older children's knowledge and understanding to develop their concentration skills even further n extend opportunities for children to develop their knowledge and understanding of diversity and the lifestyles of their own families and others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some written documentation, including children's developmental records, attendance registers, policies and training records. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that children have access to. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact it has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the child protection procedures. She understands her responsibilities to report any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder evaluates her provision to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. She regularly shares ideas and best practice with her local adviser and other childminders to help her to develop her provision. For example, she has developed her observation and assessment arrangements to ensure that she consistently supports children to make good progress. The childminder is vigilant of children's safety. She supervises children well and uses risk assessments to ensure the suitability of her home. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, older children understand to walk up the stairs and young children help count each step as they climb the steps while holding hands with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows her children well. Children are offered good opportunities to explore music and sounds. For example, the oldest children enthusiastically sing their favourite songs into microphones and delight in playing musical instruments for visitors. The youngest children enjoy exploring sounds on electronic keyboards and using maracas. The childminder sings familiar songs with the children and they dance to their favourite music. Literacy skills are well fostered. Children are eager to select books to share with the childminder. She engages children well and they enjoy recalling familiar words and phrases from stories. The childminder encourages children to talk about the pictures and describe what is happening. Children listen attentively and learn new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong attachments to the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. For instance, they are keen to take part in activities with her and eagerly share their thoughts and ideas. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder consistently encourages children to share and take turns. She communicates clear expectations and boundaries and supports children to resolve frustration quickly. Children are confident and visibly happy. They build strong social skills and enjoy playing games together. For example, they are eager to play hide and seek and identify good hiding places. Children have good opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and to be active. For example, young children delight in taking part in water play in the garden and blowing bubbles. Children are helped to follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their independence skills. They proudly show visitors that they can put on their own shoes and manage their personal needs well. Children excitedly draw shapes, trace numbers and practise writing the letters of their names. Children develop strong imaginative skills. For instance, they enjoy role playing that they are teachers as they practise writing, and they pretend to be doctors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544232 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10105579 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Dartford, Kent. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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