Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 19 October 2010

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not assess children's development in sufficient detail in order to plan challenging activities to progress their learning. Consequently, children do not make good progress in all areas of their learning.  The childminder does not always organise her resources effectively to enable all children to select these independently, make their choices and develop their play.  The childminder does not review her practice or children's learning effectively, or gather feedback from parents. Therefore, she does not always identify what she can do to improve children's learning and experiences.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is a good role model and uses appropriate vocabulary to promote children's language and communication development.  The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle with the children and follows good hygiene practices herself. This helps children to learn about keeping healthy.  The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their children's care and experiences, verbally and in writing.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to help her maintain a safe environment for children. She practises regular fire drills with the children to help them understand procedures for staying safe.  The childminder has attended safeguarding training to update her knowledge of child protection. Consequently, she understands the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of any child in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 use observations and regular assessments of children's development to plan challenging experiences tailored to meet their individual needs in all areas of 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

 improve the organisation of toys and resources for children to make choices, select resources independently and have space to play  use self-evaluation more effectively to review all aspects of daily practice and children's learning, to make continuous improvement and include the views of parents in this process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies and procedures and children's progress folders.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides a colourful environment with displays of print and number on the walls. This helps children to become familiar with numbers and letters. The childminder has a large range of resources to support children's learning. Children played with cars and vehicles on a road mat, and laughed as they look at themselves in the mirror. The childminder promotes children's physical development successfully outdoors. For example, she provided tools to explore the sand and children enjoyed kicking a ball and riding on trucks. The childminder observes children regularly and uses written comments and photos to show their development. However, she does not assess children's development effectively and identify their next steps across all areas of learning. Consequently, the childminder does not provide challenging activities that meet children's individual needs and enable them to progress well in all areas of learning. For example,

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who attend. This requires improvement

children lost interest in joining the dots because it was too difficult and identifying colours of vehicles lacked sufficient challenge.

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requires improvement

The childminder is warm and caring. She gives a high priority to children's well-being and offers regular praise. For example, when children take turns with activities or complete new tasks. This helps children to feel happy and secure. The childminder encourages children to be independent when washing their hands and making choices about their food. However, she does not organise her resources and space well so that children can make choices and move around freely as they play. Younger children are less able to choose activities independently from the playroom and hall area because it is not easy for them to select toys from the storage boxes. Children enjoy regular outings to local parks and groups. This helps them to learn about their community and build positive relationships with others. The childminder makes links with other settings that children attend. She helps children to recognise their names and to dress independently. This helps

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requires improvement

them to transfer successfully to new settings and on to school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is developing a reflective approach to her practice and has identified some areas for improvement. For example, she has plans to provide a more welcoming outdoor environment. However, the childminder does not evaluate all aspects of her practice and children's learning or seek the views of parents. Consequently, she does not identify weaknesses in her provision. Nevertheless, the childminder updates her knowledge in some areas by attending training and working closely with other childminders. Since the last inspection, she has made some improvements and increased her resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217618 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1009150 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Sheerness Kent. She works Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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