Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 27 March 2012

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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 provides a wide range of activities which motivate children to learn through suitable challenges and enjoyable experiences. This means that children make good progress in their learning.  Children have very good relationships with the childminder. She offers them encouragement and praise as they try new things. As a result, children grow in confidence and show pride in their achievements.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how children develop new skills. She knows when to allow children to explore independently and when to carefully intervene to reshape an activity and help them to make progress.  Children's safety is a high priority. The childminder puts in place strong procedures to keep children safe and makes sure that all adults can identify any potential concerns about a child's well-being.  Parents benefit from positive relationships with the childminder. She encourages a two-

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This provision is good

way flow of information to provide children with continuity of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to talk about numbers, size and shape to further develop children's vocabulary and early mathematical ideas.  The childminder has not found ways to enable children to make choices from the stored resources. This does not always fully promote children's chosen play.

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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 the use of mathematical language to support children's development of new concepts and vocabulary  increase children's ability to choose resources stored out of sight.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the resources and activities available to children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documents including staffing records, policies, complaint logs, risk assessments and children's learning records.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a welcoming learning environment with activities for children to explore all areas of the curriculum. As a result, children benefit from variety and play with a wide range of stimulating resources that interest them. The childminder encourages children to investigate their surroundings and develop skills, such as perseverance, to support their learning. For example, young children enjoy trying out different ways to develop their muscle strength to support walking. She enthusiastically shares her excitement as children demonstrate their growing skills. Her passion motivates their determination as they challenge themselves to succeed. The childminder identifies children's new progress through ongoing observations and assessments, and uses this information to plan future activities. As a result, children continue to make good progress from their starting points.

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good

The childminder knows children well and promotes their enjoyment and well-being by offering their favourite toys amongst the new activities that are available each day. This helps children to settle and develops their sense of security. The childminder is affectionate and caring. She listens carefully to children's early communications and responds sensitively. This promotes good language skills and children's self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's health through physical activities both at the setting and on outings. She offers children a choice of nutritious snacks and instils good hygiene practices. She responds to children's changing needs and preferences, modelling positive interactions and helping children to express themselves appropriately. This helps young children to learn how to manage their feelings in preparation for future experiences at school.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She supervises the work of her assistant to provide support help to ensure that procedures for children's care and learning are strong. The childminder shares her observations of children's achievements with parents to involve them in their children's learning. This shared approach strengthens children's learning at the setting and at home. The childminder attends training and works with other childminders to keep up- to-date with changes and develop her skills. This enables her to reflect on her provision and identify her strengths and areas for improvement to promote good outcomes for children. As a result, she is able to maintain and raise the good standards of care and teaching that she offers at the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436270 Local authority Kent Inspection number 824161 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011and lives in Paddock Wood, Kent. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder offers flexible childcare hours Monday to Friday and may also provide overnight care.

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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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