Owen-Nicol, Amanda Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 29 September 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's home is warm and welcoming. She is kind and caring and a good role model. Consequently, children feel secure and happy. This effectively supports their personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder frequently attends training courses and demonstrates a good commitment to promoting her knowledge and skills. This continuously improves all children's learning experiences. Furthermore, she regularly evaluates her practice, seeking the views and opinions of parents and children to set herself challenging targets in order to improve her practice.  The childminder is currently studying for a qualification in sign language, which she is teaching to the children. Consequently, children routinely use signing to communicate, which is especially useful for younger children.  Children are confident and motivated learners because the childminder frequently praises and encourages their efforts during activities.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has worked hard to implement the recommendations made during her last inspection. Consequently, children now have access to a wide range of toys and activities that reflect different cultures and people with differences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always promote the children's understanding of natural and sensory exploration experiences in the outdoor environment.  The childminder has secure communication links with other early years settings children attend. However, she does not share developmental information frequently enough to further support consistency in their 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

 develop the outside learning environment further to promote the children's understanding of natural and sensory experiences while they play and explore  extend partnership working with other settings by regularly sharing knowledge and information about children's learning and development to promote continuity of care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that the childminder uses and discussed how she risk assessed the home.  The inspector read letters parents had kindly written to take account of their views.  The inspector sampled a selection of children's assessment records, planning documentation, self-evaluation, and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of resources, toys and activities that cover the areas of learning. She uses her good knowledge of individual children's abilities to help her plan interesting learning experiences for them. This effectively supports their different stages of learning. As such, children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. Children enjoy listening to stories, which they joyfully participate in using their early communication sounds. This positively strengthens their communication and language skills. Children happily play for extended periods of time, such as when 'posting' shapes. Consequently, they develop the concentration skills required for future learning. The childminder plans frequent outings for the children. She asks them where they would like to visit and has devised a photographic album for them to choose from. This helps children learn about the world around them and positively supports their

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who attend. This is good

emotional development as they confidently make their own choices and decisions.

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good

Children develop close relationships with the childminder and strong bonds are evident. Children readily approach the childminder for cuddles and for reassurance. This helps them feel safe and secure. The childminder uses child-friendly house rules to help them understand how to keep themselves safe. They participate in regular fire evacuation procedures and attend fire safety workshops. Consequently all children have a good understanding of how to respond to an emergency. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They participate in regular physical exercise as they play at the park or as they explore the sensory lights and fibre optic waterfall. Children wash their hands before eating and enjoy fruit snacks. Care routines, such as nappy changing, are undertaken privately. This ensures that children's dignity and self-esteem is respected.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good working knowledge of the safeguarding, child protection and welfare requirements. She has a detailed range of policies and procedures that she updates regularly and shares with parents. The childminder has robust, detailed and thorough procedures to plan, assess and record the children's progress. She carries out very good observations and accurate assessments of the children's development, clearly identifying their next steps in learning. She regularly shares children's folders with parents. Furthermore, the childminder has good working partnerships and procedures to include parents in their children's learning. This means children experience a consistent approach. Parents make very positive comments regarding the childminder's practice and that they are extremely happy with the care their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389612 Local authority Kent Inspection number 830222 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Wye, Kent. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout much of the year. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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