Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 17 June 2019 Previous inspection date 24 June 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder uses observation and assessments of children effectively to identify their achievements and what they need to learn next to help support their learning and development. n Children have formed good relationships with the childminder, who knows them well and supports their well-being effectively. Children are settled and go to her for reassuring cuddles when needed. Children have a positive sense of belonging. n The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. They work together to share information about children's interests and achievements, to help to support children's progress. n The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments for the home and when on outings to help keep children's safe and secure. n The childminder has not obtained the required suitability checks on all people living at the property. However, she does ensure that any person without the required checks

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This provision is good

does not have unsupervised contact with the children, to maintain children's safety at all times. n The childminder does not always extend fully children's understanding of the wider world. n The childminder does not provide children with as many opportunities to make marks and build on their early writing skills, especially for those who like to be outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure suitability checks have been completed on all people living on the premises, as required by Ofsted. 26/07/2019

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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 the opportunities children have to expand their interest in the world around them n review and improve the experiences children have to practise making marks, particularly for those who learn best outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks on people living in the home and safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children in the garden and spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the daily routine and discussed with the childminder about how she develops her own practice. n The inspector and the childminder observed children and discussed the learning that took place. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans activities to support children's learning and development and read through children's development files.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of possible signs to look for and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has notified Ofsted of new family members living at the premises, but she has not ensured they have all completed the required suitability checks, such as obtaining an Ofsted Disclosure and Barring Service Check. However, this member of the household does not have any direct contact with children, and there is no impact on children's welfare. The childminder understands the importance of updating her own practice. For example, she attends training events with other early years professionals, such as outdoor learning, to help her to further develop her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She makes good use of spontaneous events to extend children's listening skills. For instance, the children hear a siren and the childminder encourages them to think about what might be making the noise and where it might be going. The childminder engages the children in conversations to help to support their communication and language skills effectively. She skilfully incorporates mathematical language into activities to extend children's knowledge. For example, she encourages them to count and see which is the tallest tower as they build a house using the large blocks in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children good messages about how to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, she reminds them to have a drink as they play in the garden. She ensures they put on sun cream and wear their hats before going outside to play. The childminder teaches children about how to identify risks and keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them to hold on tight when using the large climbing frame as they manoeuvre from the steps to the tunnel. Children's behaviour is good. They are learning to respect their own and others' similarities and differences. The childminder enables children to spend time out in the local community. For instance, they attend groups and visit the beach and local parks to learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and learn a wide range of skills to support the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to nursery or school. For instance, they listen to the different sounds the musical instruments make when they hold them in different places. Children demonstrate good levels of concentration and persevere with tasks. For example, they work out how to turn the bicycle they are sitting on around in the garden so that they can go in the opposite direction. Children are independent and enjoy helping. For example, they assist the childminder to place the blanket out in the garden ready for a picnic.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378832 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10074151 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Margate, Kent. The childminder is available to work each weekday from 8am to 5pm 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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