King, Nicola

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 April 2015 29 June 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 children use the outdoor space well. They can extend their learning and further develop their understanding of the natural world and the benefits of playing in the fresh air.  The childminder provides frequent opportunities for children to learn about their local community and places of interest.  The childminder interacts well with all children. She ensures that she knows about their backgrounds and interests, and this means that she meets their individual needs.  The children enjoy healthy snacks, drinks and meals. They are learning the benefits of eating balanced and nutritious fresh food.  The childminder is well organised and has the required documentation in place to ensure that children are safeguarded effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of play opportunities to extend children's early maths knowledge and understanding.

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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

 ensure that there are more frequent opportunities for children to learn about problem solving through their play experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder that included how she assesses children's abilities and plans for their progress, her self-evaluation process and how she promotes healthy living.  The inspector observed the children at play and looked at the space, activities, resources and equipment available for their use.  The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures, discussed these with her and looked at required documents, including those relating to how she safeguards children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's abilities, interests and stages of development to provide related activities and appropriate resources. Based on their individual starting points, it is clear that children progress well in most areas of learning. The childminder identifies areas that need further development. She promotes children's personal skills and their independence well. The childminder spends all her time with the children and overall she displays good teaching skills that support their play. For example, she is always ready to promote children's early speech development and help them learn new words to extend their vocabularies. The childminder shows a good awareness of the need for children to have the relevant skills for their eventual move to pre-school or school. The childminder ensures that there is time, when children are collected, to discuss their progress and achievements with parents. This ensures that parents are kept up to

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who attend. This is good

date with their child's stage of learning and development.

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good

The childminder's home is very child-friendly, welcoming and secure. She is natural in her interest in what children enjoy doing and what they say. Children confidently move about the space, especially outdoors, which helps with their physical development and independence skills. She promotes children's self-esteem, confidence and their personal, social and emotional development well. The childminder gives children's well-being and welfare good attention. They clearly show that they feel settled and safe with her. The childminder makes sure that she is a good role model. She teaches children how to share and to respect other people's space and needs. The childminder uses her home and resources well to enhance children's learning and development.

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provision is good

The childminder displays a good understanding of her role and responsibilities towards keeping children safe in her care. The childminder has a sound awareness of local safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she ever has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects and evaluates her childcare service effectively. She identifies areas to improve and how to make changes where needed. For example, she has provided better storage units for children's activities and resources, so they are more accessible and easy for children to tidy away. The childminder updates her knowledge through support from the local authority childcare coordinators. This means that she has been able to implement changes and provide educational programmes using children's interests. The childminder states that she has worked hard at encouraging parents' involvement. She provides them with more information about their children's ongoing

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provision is good

progress and development. This helps to enable children to receive continuity in their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319186 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1010184 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in October 2006. She lives in Barming, Maidstone, Kent. The childminder works each weekday, for most of the year.

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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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