Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 21 March 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 Teaching is good. The childminder has a strong knowledge of children's stage of learning, which she uses to help her to plan and provide stimulating experiences. She consistently enables children to develop their independence and children benefit from the childminder's enthusiastic involvement in their play. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder supports children's early mathematical development well, such as while creating shapes. Children learn how to use language to describe shape and size, while developing good mathematical skills. Children make consistent progress from their starting points. n The childminder supports children well as they develop their communication skills during activities. She consistently introduces new vocabulary, such as 'spiky', when exploring resources. n Self-evaluation processes are effective. The childminder seeks and acts on feedback from others, such as her co-minder, to help her improve her practice.

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This provision is good

n The childminder prepares children well for future learning. For instance, they benefit from the childminder's new and developing ideas around using technology. n The childminder does not fully consider how she can encourage parents to contribute to their children's learning. n The childminder has not fully explored further ways to build on her professional development to help enhance the good quality teaching and outcomes for children.

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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 explore opportunities for professional development to enhance the good levels of teaching even further n build on opportunities for all parents to contribute to their children's progress to continue to improve learning outcomes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children in play sessions and care routines during the inspection. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector considered parents' written comments regarding the childminder's practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children and implements effective policies and procedures to ensure their welfare. She knows how to recognise and report any signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder evaluates her practice well. She considers the views of others to help her improve her practice and she makes effective changes when required. For example, after discussion with her co-minder, she has employed an early years professional to provide specialised teaching for older children in preparation for school. The childminder implements effective systems to check on children's progress, helping her identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She observes what they can do and uses this information effectively to plan interesting, age-appropriate experiences. Children confidently play in a well-organised and stimulating environment and independently explore resources. They enjoy literacy experiences, such as joining in stories and learning new vocabulary as they play. The childminder completes accurate observations of children, which help her to monitor children's progress. The childminder changes her teaching to support children of all ages to practise their new skills. For example, when a child is learning about colours, she introduces patterns to develop their learning further. Children use their emerging skills to enhance their play. For example, they draw shapes to help each other understand when making circles with wooden beads. The childminder talks to parents on a daily basis. This helps to keep them

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

updated on their child's daily activities and achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment. She supports children effectively to develop independence. For example, they are keen to organise their lunch boxes. The childminder supports children well to develop an understanding of healthy eating. For instance, she helps them to learn about good food choices through discussion and matching card games. The childminder is consistently polite and respectful. She encourages children to share and play cooperatively with others. Children behave well and show strong social skills. The childminder understands the importance of outdoor experiences, health is promoted and children enjoy daily outdoor play. This enables them to explore the world around them. Children have good opportunities to learn about diversity and develop mutual respect for others. For instance, they explore toys that reflect the different people in the community and learn about their own and

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very confident. They gain independence as they play and learn a range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning. For example, all children enjoy the start to the day and develop a love of stories. The children benefit from regular outside play. The good working relationship between the childminder and her co-minder supports children's progress as they enjoy playing with them throughout the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397423 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10108732 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 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Ashford in Kent. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged three and four years. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works alongside a co-minder.

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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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