Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 9 July 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 The childminder works closely with parents when children start in her setting to establish what they can already do. She plans suitable and engaging activities and makes regular observations as children play and learn. This helps children achieve their next steps in learning and make good progress. n The childminder keeps comprehensive records of children's learning and progress. She regularly monitors the progress children make and promptly addresses any gaps in their learning. n The childminder does not always provide children with sufficient opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others beyond their immediate experience. n Parents do not always have regular opportunities to express their views about the setting, or make suggestions for improvements. n The childminder provides children with a healthy diet and ensures that they develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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This provision is good

n Children in the setting are confident. They have positive relationships with each other and with the childminder. This helps to support their emotional well-being. Children feel safe and behave well.

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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 provide a greater range of activities to help children learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others beyond their immediate experience n ensure that parental views of the provision are more regularly sought.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the parts of the premises used for childminding activities. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and discussed her practice. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies relating to the management of behaviour and safeguarding. n The inspector looked at the childminder's records of children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder undertakes daily, comprehensive checks of her premises to ensure they are safe for children to use. She helps to support children's understanding of how to keep safe. For example, children comment that they cut grapes in half, 'So they don't stick in your throat'. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of how to recognise the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow and the people to contact if she has a concern about a child's safety or welfare. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support, including from external professionals, if necessary. There are positive partnerships between the childminder and other settings where care is shared, including school. Information about children's learning, progress and daily needs is shared and discussed. This helps to ensure that learning and care are consistent. The

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

childminder ensures her skills and knowledge are kept up to date. For example, she takes part in training webinars with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully questions children to help to support their independent thinking skills. For example, she encourages children to look for the colours to help them place the jigsaw pieces in the correct place. Children engage the childminder in their games. For instance, they pretend to be shopkeepers and the childminder comes to buy ice cream. Mathematical skills are effectively developed. For example, children are encouraged to recognise the number on the money notes, count the different items of food and respond accurately when asked for a specific number of items. The childminder encourages the development of early writing skills well. For instance, children choose to make marks outside with chalks. The childminder encourages them to begin to recognise and write the letters in their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's physical development is well supported. For instance, children benefit from regular trips to the park where they enjoy playing on age-appropriate equipment in the fresh air. In the garden, children manipulate the ride-on toys to move around the space skilfully. Resources are accessible and this helps to support children's independence in choosing their own toys and activities. Children use simple tools effectively. For instance, they use safety knives to cut up fruit for lunch. Children are encouraged to share and take turns. For example, they take turns to pour water down pipes and watch with fascination as it pours into the bowl at the other end.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education, including starting school. Children enjoy looking at books and make comments about the pictures. Younger children know how to turn the pages from left to right. Children learn to be independent in their care routines. For example, they put on and fasten their own shoes. Children eat and drink without spilling. They follow established routines. For example, they wait at the bottom of the stairs for the childminder to open the stair gate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539107 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10103548 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent. She provides care from Monday to Friday all day and for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and planned family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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