Amos, Victoria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2015 23 February 2011

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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 improves her knowledge and skills by attending training courses. This helps her make effective improvements to her practice, which has a positive impact on children's learning experiences.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning and development. She provides interesting activities that promotes all children's creative and thinking abilities.  The childminder offers children a welcoming and caring environment. Consequently, children develop positive relationships with her and with each other.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and child protection requirements. She frequently risk assesses the learning environment to support children's health, safety and well-being.  Children enjoy nutritional, home-cooked food and healthy snacks. This effectively promotes children's understanding of a healthy diet and their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always effectively promote children's independence skills during routine care needs, such as hand washing and learning how to correctly use tissues for nose wiping.  The childminder does not always seek ways to ensure all parents contribute towards their children's learning assessments. This does not fully promote consistency for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including children's learning folders, assessment and planning, and policies and procedures.  The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector observed areas of the home used by children with regard to their health and safety.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder covers all learning areas very well. She has a good range of resources and toys that enable children to make good progress with their learning in relation to their starting points. Younger children enjoy exploring natural objects. For example, the childminder plans activities using recycled resources, such as large cardboard boxes. Children excitedly use these for a variety of purposes, for example, as a 'den' and 'car track'. Children confidently select their chosen activity and share cooperatively. They are given time to develop their own learning ideas, exploring and discovering for themselves. They spend long periods of time focused on their play, for example, while making silly- hats. This positively develops children's concentration skills, which are essential for future learning. During this activity, the childminder extended their learning appropriately. She effectively used mathematical language to promote children's understanding of how to

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good

The childminder positively supports the children's well-being. They have very good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately. Children socialise well and sit together at the table for their snacks. Care practices ensure children's privacy and dignity is respected at all times. This helps support their emotional needs. The childminder practises regular evacuation drills with all children. This helps ensure children know what to do in an emergency and further develops their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Behaviour management is good and consistent, which helps children learn that some behaviour is unacceptable. Children participate in regular physical play, both in the garden and during frequent outings to the local park and toddler groups. This helps children meet different people and develop a positive attitude towards others.

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provision is good

The childminder frequently self-evaluates her practice. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children. This helps her identify and target areas of development, and to strengthen her existing skills. This means children receive consistent, good quality care. The childminder regularly reviews the children's progress. This quickly identifies any gaps in their learning and how she will address these. She clearly documents assessments and planning, and shares these with parents on a regular basis. The childminder has effectively implemented the recommendations made during her previous inspection. Consequently, children now experience different multicultural festivals and enjoy tasting different foods from around the world. Parents make very positive comments regarding the childminder's setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 156681 Local authority Kent Inspection number 841996 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives in the Shorncliffe area of Folkestone, Kent. The childminder has an appropriate 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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