Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2015 23 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Outstanding 1

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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 consistently ensures all the children have access to a wide range of toys and resources that cover the seven areas of learning. This helps children to make very good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points.  Children form exceptionally close relationships with the childminder. Their needs are met extremely well and they form strong emotional bonds with her and each other. This greatly enhances their personal, social and emotional well-being.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and what she needs to do to keep children safe.  The childminder's home provides a warm, clean and safe environment for children. She does not use the garden at present, which she recognises is unsuitable for younger children to play in.  The childminder frequently plans outings and makes very good use of the outside environment. Children enjoy visiting local attractions which enables them to develop

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently seek ways in which to encourage parents to be actively involved in the sharing of information from home.

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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

 further engage and involve parents in their children's learning by encouraging them to regularly share information about children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a selection of written parent's comments and feedback, and spoke to a parent.  The inspector observed a selection of indoor activities.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a selection of documents including children's progress files, and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of how children learn to provide activities that excite and motivate them. For example, older children show control during the threaded- caterpillar activity. They remain engaged and focused in this self-selected activity, repeating this new skill with enthusiasm. This helps them to develop the key skills required for starting school. Younger children confidently explore sensory toys and are encouraged to experience new objects. The childminder gives frequent praise and reassurance to the children which helps develop their self-confidence and a desire to explore. The childminder provides a rich language environment and introduces new words to the children. This helps to progress their speech and language development. The children enjoy singing with the childminder, using the musical instruments. She uses this activity to extend their learning further by encouraging children to follow the actions of the song, such as looking

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outstanding

The childminder supports the children's well-being exceptionally well. New children settle quickly and she consistently ensures their individual needs are met. She is respectful of their needs and provides a nurturing environment that allows all children to flourish. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle and they eat healthy snacks. They confidently express their own opinions which the childminder positively embraces, respecting their individuality. Behaviour is exemplary and their social skills are very impressive. The children enjoy frequent cuddles from the childminder and from each other.

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outstanding

Care practices, such as nappy changing and feeding, supports the child's needs and self- esteem very well. Older children manage their own basic hygiene needs independently. Children explore different cultures and develop an awareness of the diverse needs of others, such as those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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provision is good

The childminder risk assesses her house on a regular basis. This ensures children are kept safe. The childminder has effective working relationships with other settings and agencies, which ensure all children's needs are met. She attends training courses to update her skills. Assessment and planning systems quickly identify any gaps in the children's learning. The childminder has robust systems in place for self-evaluating her practice to ensure children receive high-quality care and effective learning opportunities. She works in close partnership with parents and verbally discusses daily events with them, but does not always encourage parents to be actively involved in the sharing of information from home. Parents are happy with the care and learning the childminder offers their children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143928 Local authority Kent Inspection number 841633 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband, one school-aged child and her mother in Faversham, Kent. Children use the playroom, kitchen/dining room and toilet facilities, downstairs. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play which is not currently used. The childminder has a level 3 qualification.

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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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