Hobson, Nicola

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 4 October 2010

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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 ensures children have access to a wide range of toys and resources that cover the areas of learning. This helps children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points.  The childminder provides a caring environment for the children. This enables children to develop close and warm relationships with her and with each other, which effectively promotes their emotional well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning, safeguarding and child protection requirements. She has a good range of policies and procedures to support children's health, safety and well-being.  The childminder frequently praises the children's efforts during activities, which helps them to become confident and motivated learners.  The childminder frequently plans outings and makes good use of the outside environment. This enables children to develop their physical and social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always offer children access to computers and technological equipment to fully develop their technology skills.  The childminder does not always engage parents in the sharing of information from home regarding their children's learning achievements. This does not fully support consistency and continuity of their learning.

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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 children's use of technology to help them develop a good awareness of computers, and information and communication technology  further enhance partnerships with parents by developing ways to regularly share information with them, to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a selection of parents' written comments and feedback.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used by the children and observed indoor activities.  The inspector sampled a selection of policies and procedures, documents and children's learning files.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's learning well. She ensures that children can easily access the toys and encourages them to become independent learners. For example, children confidently played with the dressing-up clothes, adopting different roles. Children expressed themselves freely and played with malleable dough for long, uninterrupted periods. They rolled circles and made different shapes. This helps them develop the key skills required for future learning, such as school. Children listen well and are developing good communication and language skills because the childminder speaks clearly to them. The children count during activities and while playing, which effectively promotes their mathematical development. The childminder frequently assesses the children's development and tracks their progress. This highlights any potential gaps in their learning. Progression is clearly documented with photographs and supporting evaluative text. She

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who attend. This is good

plans activities according to individual children's interests, which has a positive impact on the children's learning outcomes.

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good

The childminder supports children's well-being effectively. Her home is welcoming and safe. She is friendly and loving and children readily approach her for cuddles. Consequently, new children settle quickly. Behaviour is good because the childminder is consistent in her behaviour management approach. She reminds children to share kindly with each other. Children are happy and confident to readily explore the resources available. Care routines respect children's privacy and are carried out hygienically. Older children independently manage their personal needs, knowing to wash their hands before eating. Children develop dressing and undressing skills while they participate in different role play activities. The childminder has fully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. She now carries out regular risk assessments and evacuation procedures, and involves the children in both. This helps children learn about keeping

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provision is good

The childminder self-evaluates her practice on a regular basis and seeks the views of parents and children to help her identify areas for improvement. The childminder updates her practice by attending training courses. She has recently updated her safeguarding training, which has positively developed her child protection knowledge and skills, and her role in protecting children. The childminder has developed good working partnerships with parents. She shares the children's learning books with them on a regular basis. This keep parents informed of their children's learning while at the setting. Parents comment how happy they are with the service the childminder offers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292544 Local authority Kent Inspection number 833834 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Whitstable, Kent. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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