Mrs Dorinda Jane Setterington

Inspection date 5 June 2019 Previous inspection date 5 November 2015

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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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder's home is clean, safe and secure. She has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. n Parents provide very positive feedback about the childminder and the care she provides for their children. They describe the childminder as 'supportive', 'caring' and 'kind'. The positive relationships support continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. For example, she introduces new words and encourages clear pronunciation. She praises younger children's attempts to talk in longer complex sentences. The support she offers motivates children to talk with confidence. n The childminder attends training to improve her skills. However, she does not reflect on her practice precisely enough to enable her to aim for outstanding standards. n The childminder has developed partnerships with other agencies since the last

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This provision is good

inspection and works well in partnership with parents. n The childminder supports children well and helps them to settle in as they develop positive relationships with her and with one another. This enables children to develop strong and beneficial social skills. n Children benefit from exploring a wide range of resources and activities, within the childminder's home and during well-planned outings in the local area.

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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 consider more ways to reflect on childminding practice, such as attending specific training in order to aim for outstanding quality of teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, policies and training records. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning, n The inspector considered the views of parents expressed in their written feedback. n The inspector looked around the childminder's home and viewed the range of resources she provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended a range of training courses to help her know how to keep children safe. She has very clear procedures in place and has a secure understanding of how she would put these into practice. The childminder's home is very well organised and she reflects on how she can best arrange resources according to children's interests. For example, she identifies when children need more opportunities to develop physical skills and provides the appropriate resources. The childminder attends a range of training courses and has made improvements since her last inspection. For example, she has reached out to a local pre-school to exchange information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes the most of opportunities to observe children during their learning and monitor their progress. She uses this information to plan enjoyable activities which provide children with challenges and to enable them to develop new skills. She provides children with lots of opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, she takes them on walks where they collect natural objects such as leaves and pine cones. The childminder extends this learning further by instigating interesting conversations with the children. For example, children enjoy talking about how these objects grow, their size, shape, colour and texture. Parents are kept up to date about their children's development. They appreciate the good progress their children make as a result of the childminder's support and encouragement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment and children are very secure in her care. She teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, such as good hygiene. For example, children delight in singing a song about handwashing as they prepare to eat. They learn about keeping safe during daily routines, for example when playing outside. The childminder is a positive and respectful role model to children. She makes her expectations clear in a kind and supportive way. Children learn the importance of sharing and develop valuable social skills as they play with one another, take turns, share and are considerate of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very independent as the childminder challenges them to try things for themselves and have a go. She gives them a great deal of praise and encouragement, which makes them feel valued and motivated. Children talk with confidence and have a wide vocabulary. They tell visitors about the interesting trips they go on to the library and local parks. They demonstrate their confidence as they create a garden out of malleable materials. For example, they say, 'this will be an amazing flower' and 'I am very excited', as they plan their creations. The wide range of learning experiences and sociable interactions equip children with valuable skills in readiness for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 126532 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063730 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Paddock Wood, Kent. The childminder is available to work Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round.

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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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