Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 with the children and shows she knows them well.  There is a variety of accessible toys and resources, which children can choose from.  The childminder works well with parents and they are happy with the care and learning their children receive.  Fresh food, drinks and snacks are provided for children to enjoy and they benefit from the balanced and nutritious menu available.  The childminder keeps the required records, which are well maintained.  The childminder displays a good awareness of how to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Role-play activities and resources are not routinely provided for children to act out everyday scenarios.  Many of the toys are made of plastic; there are few natural or recycled resources to help children learn more about their environment.

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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

 review the variety of role-play resources available to enable children to act out more everyday scenes to build their imaginations and extend their creativity  review the benefits of providing children with more natural and environmentally- friendly resources, such as those that are recycled or made out of wood, to enhance their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder.  The inspector observed children.  The inspector sampled various records and documentation.  The inspector fedback to the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to help promote children's development in all areas of learning. She provides a variety of resources, which she stores in a child-friendly way so that they are easily accessible, including for the very young children. This enables them to make choices about their play. However, many of the resources are made of plastic, with few natural or recycled ones to help children learn about their environment. Children's independence is promoted well. The childminder spends a lot of time with the children, playing with them and guiding them in their speaking and listening skills. The childminder reads to the children and books are readily available for them to explore alone. Simple construction activities help the young children build their own creations, enabling them to learn to count or recognise shapes and colours. Small-world play figures and resources give children a chance to use their

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who attend. This is good

imagination, although role-play resources are not always readily available to help children to re-enact their family experiences, for example. The childminder exchanges information about children's achievements and their day with parents regularly, helping to promote consistency in their learning and development.

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good

The childminder greets children warmly and makes them feel valued. She shows genuine interest in what they say and do. This means they can develop confidence and self- esteem. The childminder ensures her home is safe and secure for children. There is a good amount of free space for children to play in, and learn to crawl and walk. The children can play outdoors regularly, including visits to local parks. The childminder gives children's well-being and welfare good attention. She encourages children to respect others and to play well together, sharing and helping each other. This promotes their personal, social and emotional development well. Children are being well prepared for the move to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder works alongside a co-childminder and in some areas, they lead and manage the minding service together. There is clearly a positive commitment to continuing good partnerships with parents and other professional childcarers. The childminder regularly risk assesses the environments children use to ensure they are free from hazards and safe. There is a suitable self-evaluation process, where the childminder assesses what she needs to change and improve, for example attending further training and updating resources and activities. The childminder uses an appropriate planning and assessment system to help monitor how children are progressing in their learning and development and show where extra support may be needed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441279 Local authority Kent Inspection number 887485 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, and their young family in Gravesend, Kent. Children have access to the whole of the ground floor of the home and supervised access to the first floor bathroom. A first floor bedroom is also used for additional play activities or sleeping. There is a garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. Overnight care can be offered for one child under eight years.

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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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