Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 10 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder interacts very well with children which help them form secure bonds with her and to feel emotionally secure at her setting.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and, therefore, provides a wide range of good quality toys and activities for children to select from.  The childminder uses good behaviour strategies to teach children the appropriate ways to behave in the setting. Consequently, children learn to share toys and have respect for one another.  The childminder works closely with parents and engages them in their children's learning. This promotes a consistency in care for children.  The childminder has good partnership working with other providers to ensure children receive good support at all early years settings they attend.  The childminder conducts regular assessments for risks in her premises and garden which shows she gives children's welfare and well-being high priority.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly practise the emergency evaluation procedure with all children in order to increase their awareness of how to keep themselves safe.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn how to keep themselves safe in an emergency.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a variety of paperwork including the childminder's safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents written views about the setting.  The inspector watched the interaction between the childminder and children as they played.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her improvement plans.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy using the wide variety of toys and activities. The youngest children choose their own activities and expect the childminder to play with them. For example, they happily select play dough and use tools and utensils to roll, cut and make shapes with the help of the childminder. They love the role-play kitchen and small world garage too. The childminder keeps accurate observation records on the children and, having identified their next steps for learning, uses these to plan activities which they will enjoy. She effectively supports children in their move to pre-school by staying with them until they become more confident. She teaches them to become independent in dressing and develop good hygiene skills. The childminder helps children be ready for new challenges in their learning.

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good

Children demonstrate they feel physically safe in the setting as they move freely around choosing activities and talking with visitors. The childminder talks to parents about all aspects of their child's care, such as, their individual dietary needs and the use of different utensils and drinking vessels. The childminder provides fruit and other healthy food options in addition to food provided by children's parents. In this way children are able to use more of their senses and can identify food which is good for them. They also enjoy a good range of outdoor physical activities at the setting. Children learn to have healthy lifestyles. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe, although she does not regularly practise the evaluation procedure with all children to increase their awareness of how to leave the premise in an emergency.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role and responsibility to protect the children in her care. She has completed the appropriate documentation to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service checks for a member of her family to ensure they are safe to be with children. She has completed safeguarding training and has amended policies and procedures to be in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She understands the local authority concern reporting procedures. The childminder keeps good records on children's health and obtains written consent from parents to administer any medication. The childminder has evaluated her service by collecting the views of parents and children. She has made good improvements to her paperwork in order to meet the needs of parents. She has also changed the outdoor play area from the back garden to the front. This has had a good impact on children's learning as they can play safely in an

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provision is good

area on one level. The childminder demonstrates she is able to maintain continuous improvement. Overall, children are safe and secure with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 156766 Local authority Kent Inspection number 999202 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001. Her service operates from her home in Minster, near Ramsgate, Kent. Children have access to the ground floor of the childminder's house and a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She offers flexible opening times to cater for children's needs.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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