Childminder in Tonbridge and Malling

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 18 September 2008

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Previous inspection: Good 2 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 have a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not effectively observe and assess children's learning in order to plan for the next steps in their learning. Therefore, children are not making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder does not demonstrate a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her. Furthermore, the childminder does not have a procedure for the use of mobile phones and cameras in her setting. This means that children's welfare is not fully assured.  The childminder does not consistently share information about children's development and learning needs with parents and the other early years settings children attend.  The childminder does not effectively identify her strengths and weaknesses in order to improve her practice and outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a clean and bright environment with a range of activities which children enjoy.  The childminder has strong and respectful relationships with children. She is very gentle, calm and consistent. This means that children are secure and confident 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

 strengthen knowledge of the learning and development requirements, and use this improve the quality of observations and assessments in order to plan suitably challenging and interesting activities and experiences to promote children's learning and development  improve knowledge of the safeguarding requirements, including the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting, and the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against an adult.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and other early years settings children attend further in order to develop a consistent two-way flow of information to share children's development and learning needs  review self-evaluation procedures to identify weaknesses and develop concise action plans to improve practice and outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep and implement a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the available resources, and observed the childminder and children taking part in activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documents including policies, procedures and children's records.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder does not demonstrate a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not regularly observe children and use this information to assess their progress. Therefore, she is unable to plan for children's next steps in their learning. However, she knows the children well and provides a range of activities that reflect children's interests, including train sets and interactive books. The childminder builds on children's previous experiences. For example, as children play with an egg shape puzzle piece she relates this to their recent experiences of Easter and cooking. The childminder knows how to adapt activities to enable children of different abilities to learn through their play. For example, she enables older children to shape bread dough, and allows younger children to make marks in the flour.

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requires improvement

Children are secure, confident and behave well because they have good relationships with the childminder. She values children's ideas and encourages them to make their own choices, such as which snack they would like. The childminder makes snack times sociable and cuts food into different shapes to stimulate conversations. She talks to children about what they have been doing at home and their recent visit to a farm. Children respond well to this interaction and talk freely about their own experiences. This helps them to develop good social skills.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event an allegation is made against her or another adult in her house. This is also breach of the Childcare Register. Furthermore, the childminder does have procedures for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in her setting. She demonstrates a basic understanding of the possible signs and symptoms which would indicate a child is at risk. However, the childminder knows that any information regarding child protection is easily available in her safeguarding file. Therefore, the impact on children is not significant. The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning with parents and the other early years settings children attend. Although, she does share information about children's changing care needs. The childminder does not self-evaluate effectively in order to identify areas which need improvement. Therefore, she is unable to fully address all

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provision requires improvement

weakness in her practice and improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 125259 Local authority Kent Inspection number 836161 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Chatham, Kent. Her normal opening times are 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. She is open all year round, except Bank Holidays.

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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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