Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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

 Children enjoy a well-organised learning environment. They have access to a wide range of resources and equipment and confidently make choices in their own play.  The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and nutritious home-made meals that children enjoy. This enhances their understanding of a healthy diet.  The childminder carries out good observations and assessments of children's development, and identifies children's next steps in learning effectively.  The childminder works closely with her assistant. They demonstrate a commitment to improving their practice by identifying relevant training courses to attend. They both complete online training and use the internet to keep their practice up to date. This helps to continually improve the outcomes for children.  The childminder and her assistant have a thorough knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and are clear about their roles in keeping children safe at all

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with opportunities to further develop their understanding of diversity.  The childminder does not always extend children's interests in activities outdoors. For example, by providing books on bugs and offering pens and paper to record their findings.

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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

 provide a wider range of books and resources that reflect positive images of diverse backgrounds, including disabled people, to promote children's understanding and respect of differences  enhance the outdoor area to give children more opportunity to see print, and explore with early writing materials to further develop their literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she risk assessed the home.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and children's learning journeys.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports her assistant.  The inspector read letters of recommendation to take into account the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to plan interesting activities that engage children and motivate them to learn. For example, children share buckets and spades as they dig in the mud looking for bugs. The childminder supports children's play, providing bug pots to enable them to view the bugs in detail. Therefore, children learn about the world around them. The childminder and her assistant chatter away to the babies and children. They introduce new vocabulary and make effective use of repetition to support children to develop their language and communication skills. The childminder supports children's mathematical language as they count the balls as they roll them down the tube. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to keep up to date with children's interests and care routines. All children make good progress from their initial starting point due to the good quality of teaching and learning they

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who attend. This is good

receive. The childminder helps children develop skills ready for the next stage in their learning and school.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming, child-friendly and secure. The childminder and her assistant have established secure individual settling- in procedures which support children to form strong bonds with them. Babies and children develop their confidence and self- esteem as they independently explore the home. They enjoy a quick cuddle for reassurance and ask for assistance if needed. For example, they asked for help cutting up their strawberries. Children are learning how to stay safe and manage their own safety. The children's behaviour is good. They use the enclosed garden area and make use of the local parks. As a result, children get plenty of fresh air and physical exercise.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the learning and development, safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She supervises her assistant effectively and ensures that she reads and follows the setting's policies and procedures and has undertaken paediatric first-aid training. This enhances children's well-being and learning. The childminder constantly evaluates her practice and is fully aware of the strengths and areas for improvement. For example, she is aware of the need to develop her assistant's knowledge of her monitoring system. The childminder has strong links with other professionals to support children and their families. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care and service that the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443771 Local authority Kent Inspection number 884199 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. The childminder works with her daughter, who is her registered assistant. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for 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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