Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2015 16 September 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 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 helps children to develop the essential skills they need to be successful learners. This supports children at every stage in their development, including being ready for school.  The childminder effectively monitors children's learning and development. This helps her to identify appropriate activities so that children make good progress.  The childminder provides an emotionally warm and loving environment. This helps children to feel secure and settle quickly.  The childminder has procedures in place to safeguard children. She understands her responsibilities, has undertaken appropriate training, and regularly carries out risk assessments and safety checks. This helps keep children safe.  The childminder has evaluated her service, taking into account the views of parents and children. She is able to identify and plan improvements. These enhance the experiences she offers to children and their families.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works closely with parents and other providers. This means that children's needs are consistently met and understood by everyone involved.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses the opportunity to fully support children's speech and language development.  The craft activities the childminder plans are sometimes too structured. This inhibits children's self-expression and creativity.

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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

 enhance activities, particularly crafts, to further support children's self-expression and creativity  maximise opportunities to support children's developing language skills through the consistent modelling of words and sounds.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her interactions with the children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her and took account of the information given.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation. This included children's personal and learning records, policies, risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation of her service.  The inspector read and took account of reviews written by parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children are motivated to learn because the childminder plans stimulating activities based on their interests. For example, children's curiosity is sparked by a tray of musical instruments. The childminder supports their development as children explore how to make different sounds and 'sing' along. The childminder continually talks with the children. This supports their communication and language skills. Occasionally, the childminder misses the opportunity to model to children their developing speech. Children are encouraged to play cooperatively, such as rolling a ball to each other. This supports their personal and social development. The range of toys and experiences provided by the childminder is good. Children benefit from plenty of outdoor play and enjoy the challenge of climbing frames and slides. Planned activities, such as crafts, are sometimes too prescriptive and this restricts children's creativity. Overall, children are making good progress in their

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good

The childminder asks parents about their children's likes and play preferences. She makes sure she provides for these and this helps children to settle quickly and feel secure. The childminder encourages children to be independent as they learn to feed themselves and put on their own coats and shoes. Children learn how to manage risks for themselves. For example, they learn how to use the slide safely with the childminder on hand to offer help if needed. The childminder supports children to form strong relationships with each other. She encourages children to take turns with toys and praises them for sharing. Behaviour management is good because children understand what is expected of them. Children are supported to be healthy as they eat nutritious snacks and are encouraged to be physically active.

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provision is good

The childminder clearly understands her responsibilities of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has comprehensive policies and procedures which provide a clear structure for the service she offers. The childminder regularly monitors the effectiveness of her service. This means she can quickly identify any gaps in her provision and plan appropriate activities so that children continue to make good progress. The childminder has undertaken professional development training, including safeguarding. Parents are kept informed of their children's progress and any concerns are discussed. The childminder also uses a contact book to support effective communication with parents and other settings that children attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385074 Local authority Kent Inspection number 829926 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Kemsing, Kent. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3 in home based childcare.

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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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