Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2015 7 October 2010

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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 has good partnership working with parents. She discusses their children's achievements and progress with them at the end of each day to enable parents to continue the learning at home.  The childminder has good links with other settings children attend. This enables information regarding children's learning and development to be shared and enables children to have continuity in their learning.  The childminder understands the importance of providing children with daily opportunities to exercise in the fresh air. She makes good use of the beach and local parks to support the children's physical development.  The childminder observes and assesses the children's development in order to plan for the next steps in their learning. Therefore, children make good progress.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has a good range of toys and resources for children to use. However, the storage arrangement means that younger children are unable to easily help themselves to resources independently.

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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

 review the storage arrangements of resources to enable children to easily choose what they want to play with.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's journals and a range of other documentation.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's playroom area.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder introduces new vocabulary and reinforces words with pictures. For instance, she talks to the children when introducing a new puzzle and identifies the different occupations and tools. This positively extends children's communication and language development. The childminder provides children with a good range of planned and freely chosen learning experiences across all areas of learning. She uses her knowledge of the children to plan and provide an exciting range of activities tailored to their interests. For example, the childminder uses children's interests in craft activities to enhance their topic about people who help us. The children coloured pictures of themselves and their parents, which encouraged them to share their knowledge of their home and family life with the childminder. The childminder encourages children to count during activities and while playing, which effectively promotes their mathematical

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good

Children have good relationships with the childminder and other children. The childminder has a good knowledge about the children's likes and current interests. This enables her to meet their individual needs and ensure that they settle well. The childminder enables children to explore the local environment and learn about road safety, for example, as they walk to the local bakery. Children's behaviour is good because the childminder helps them learn about acceptable behaviour. They are reminded to follow the house rules. As a result, children have a good understanding of the behaviour expectations and boundaries. Children have regular opportunities to mix with others at another childminder's house, a crche and on trips out to the park. This helps children adapt to different environments and become confident with others.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and practice to ensure consistently high quality. She regularly seeks the views of parents. This helps her identify and target areas for development and to strengthen her existing skills. The childminder uses assessment well to identify any children who need additional support to reach expected levels of development. She plans activities to encourage development which helps close any gaps in their progress. Children experience different multicultural festivals and enjoy tasting different foods from around the world. Parents make very positive comments regarding the childminder's setting, speaking about the commitment that she shows to the children and their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319906 Local authority Kent Inspection number 834585 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 7 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She is situated in Broadstairs, Kent. She operates flexible hours, all year, except for bank holidays and family 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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