Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2015 6 June 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder ensures there is a good balance of planned activities and opportunities for children to choose what they want to do. This supports their interests and development. She plans a varied range of activities that cover all areas of learning to help children make good progress.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She regularly shares information about children's progress. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.  Children feel happy and confident in the welcoming environment and the care of the warm and nurturing childminder.  The childminder effectively reflects on her practice, including the success of activities. She regularly reviews her service and gains the views of parents and children to identify areas to improve. This helps to promote better outcomes for children.  Behaviour management is effective. The childminder teaches children to respect each

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This provision is good

other and to express their feelings. As a result, children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's assessment does not always fully focus on children's emerging skills to help her plan even more precisely for their progress.  Children's knowledge and understanding of modern technology are not always extended fully to promote their further 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

 strengthen planning to support children's emerging skills even more effectively  develop opportunities for children to learn about technology to extend their understanding about the modern world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and child at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in recent letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good, up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She knows where to access support should she have concerns about a child. The childminder completes regular risks assessments to minimise dangers to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes good use of training to provide children with a wide range of experiences that help them make good progress. For instance, she talks with children throughout the day, listens to them carefully and introduces new words. This successfully develops their language and communication skills. The childminder is establishing a positive relationship with other providers to help her support children's learning and development consistently.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a good range of toys and equipment that helps children enjoy their learning through play. She uses her teaching skills well to sensitively support children's learning. For example, she uses their interests to help develop their learning further. Children learn about diversity and people who are different and similar to themselves. For instance, they use resources that help to reinforce a positive knowledge of other people. The childminder gives children the time they need to do things for themselves, which encourages their independence well. For example, children enjoyed making princess crowns and explored and made choices of different colours and shapes when decorating them. The childminder makes good use of daily activities to support children's developing mathematical skills, such as encouraging children to count and solve simple problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently promotes children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. For example, she has posters of fruits displayed to raise children's awareness of healthy foods. Children have well-balanced diets and follow good hygiene routines. They benefit from regular exercise and fresh air. For example, they go out for walks, visit parks and play in the garden. The childminder has a wide range of resources available to the children and provides a picture book of toys and activities to help them make their own choices in their play. She supports children's confidence well as she praises them positively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. They develop positive social skills, such as taking turns. They learn how to care for and respect other people, and their property and ideas. Children develop a good understanding about school life, which helps them feel confident as they approach this change in their lives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 125861 Local authority Kent Inspection number 825363 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and she lives in Ramsgate, Kent. The childminder provides her service Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder is registered to receive early years education funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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