Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 9 October 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 knows the children well and is sensitive to their individual needs. As a result, they are happy and settled and have good relationships with each other.  The childminder organises a broad range of activities and experiences for children to motivate and challenge them.  The childminder observes and assesses the children's development in order to plan for next steps in their learning. Therefore, children make good progress.  The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals which promote their good health.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other agencies to ensure good outcomes for children. She has a range of policies and procedures to maintain the smooth running of her setting and shares these with parents.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures because she

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This provision is good

keeps her knowledge up to date by attending regular training.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has a wide range of toys and resources for children to play with. However, the storage space indoors does not allow children to choose from all of these independently.  The childminder does not always record information that parents share with her about their children's learning at home alongside her own observations.

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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

 develop ways for children to see what resources are available, to increase their ability to make their own choices in their play  enhance the records of children's progress by including comments from parents about their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about the children and looked at their observation folders.  The inspector looked at a sample of policy documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of resources to interest and motivate the children. For example, during the inspection, the childminder encouraged children to lie down on a large piece of paper. They laughed excitedly as she drew round them and were eager to see their body outline on the paper. Children are developing an interest in books and print because the childminder reads to them regularly. The childminder promotes their communication development by introducing new words and by reflecting on past experiences. For example, they all talk about a visit to the farm the previous day and recall the antics of the donkey. The childminder uses her regular observations and summaries to plan further activities to challenge children. Therefore, children are progressing well in their learning. The childminder provides photographs regularly to parents to show their child's day and completes contact books for them to take home.

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who attend. This is good

However, she does not yet consistently record information shared verbally by parents about their children's development at home in children's learning journals.

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good

The children have good relationships with the childminder which helps them to be confident. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles by providing healthy foods and by regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The children enjoy regular outings in the local community which helps them to develop relationships with others. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home to identify and minimise possible hazards to children. This ensures that children remain safe in her care. Children behave well because the childminder is a positive role model. She encourages children to treat each other respectfully and to follow the house rules. The childminder encourages children to be independent with their self-care routines. This helps to prepare them for their move to school.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to providing a quality service and has updated her childcare qualification since her last inspection. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and has met the recommendations from her previous inspection. She seeks the views of parents and children when looking to enhance her provision further. The childminder keeps up-to-date with current early year's practices by attending training and by working closely with other childminders. This helps her to provide children with new experiences and maintain her good standard of teaching. Therefore, children make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 125649 Local authority Kent Inspection number 836168 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 9 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Dartford, Kent. She provides flexible childcare from 7am until 6pm. The childminder is able to accept funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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