Mayne, Charlene

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 24 August 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's teaching is good and enables children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder ensures that activities are suitable for all children. This means that, as children play together, they are able to respond at their own level, which supports their individual learning and development.  The childminder's partnership with parents is extremely strong and has a positive impact on children's care and learning.  The childminder is highly evaluative. She values the views and opinions of children, parents and other professionals to help her evaluate and make positive changes to practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Toys and resources that children enjoy playing with are easily accessible. However, the childminder does not always make children fully aware of what other options are available to them.

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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

 enable children to make more choices when playing by ensuring that they are aware of everything that is available to them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good developmental progress because the childminder plans activities that promote learning effectively. She knows what children enjoy playing with and guides their learning during favourite activities. Children benefit from positive interaction with the childminder. She questions children skilfully to help them to think about what they are doing and to build on their previous experiences. The environment is rich in conversation and children are developing their communication skills very well as they copy what they hear. Younger children learn from older ones as they interact together, supported by the childminder. Children are well prepared for the next steps in learning. They are encouraged to be independent and make very good progress in mathematical development. Parents and carers are highly involved in their children's learning and development.

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good

Children feel safe and secure with the childminder, having strong relationships with her and their friends. They are happy but also feel able to express how they are feeling, sharing their thoughts with each other. The childminder teaches children to share and take turns, helping them to understand the results of their actions on others. Children make choices about what they play with from the resources that are easily accessible and reflect their interests. However, they are not always fully aware of additional choices which would help them to develop their interests further.

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provision is good

Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder risk assesses everything that children come into contact with, at the setting and on outings. The childminder is fully aware of her role in safeguarding children and has good procedures to help her keep children safe. She has a secure understanding of the areas of learning and how children learn which enables her to meet the learning and development requirements. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well. For example, she reviews the activities she offers to ensure they engage children and promote their progress. The childminder participates in a wide range of training. She uses the knowledge gained to improve her practice, for example to better support children's early literacy and mathematical understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386984 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 830036 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Chatham, Kent.

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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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