O'Neil, Colette Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 October 2015 13 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 has a kind and caring nature. She spends time getting to know children and their families through effective settling-in arrangements. As a result, children develop strong, trusting relationships with her and are happy and confident.  The childminder communicates well with parents. She keeps them well-informed of children's daily progress and gathers information about children's learning at home to complement her teaching. This fosters a shared approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder uses her wide knowledge of the individual children's development and current interests to plan activities and experiences. As a result, children enjoy their play and are motivated to learn.  The childminder has an extensive range of policies, which inform parents about her practice and procedures. Therefore, parents are able develop an understanding of how she settles and supports the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has a wide range of resources but these are not always easily accessible to enable the children to use them independently.  The childminder does not always develop enough opportunities for children to use their senses to explore different materials.

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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

 ensure that children can develop their own interests and make decisions about their play in a variety of ways  increase opportunities for children to develop their sensory experiences throughout the learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the children's assessment records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read letters of reference and questionnaires from parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement statutory and other government requirements. She thoughtfully evaluates her practice and identifies and acts on areas that need improvement. The childminder completes regular training to enhance her knowledge and to benefit the children. For example, she completed a communication course to support her understanding of children's early speech development. The childminder maintains good relationships with parents and seeks their views to help guide future planning. She monitors each child's achievements in order to ensure they make good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has updated her safeguarding training and knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of purposeful activities that meet the children's needs. She uses observations and assessments well to identify children's current attainment levels and plan their next steps in learning. The childminder monitors children's progress to identify and quickly address gaps in their learning. Children develop an interest in mathematical shapes and begin to learn their names. For example, the childminder names the shapes as the children put them in the correct places in a shape sorter. The childminder models conversation well and introduces children to new vocabulary. She responds well to children's attempts to communicate by repeating what they say for clarity. This means that children are supported well to improve their language and communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a calm environment in which children appear happy, settled and ready to learn. Children demonstrate through their interactions that they feel safe and emotionally supported while in her care. She is a good role model and uses behaviour strategies that help children to understand the boundaries and rules. Children learn to respect each other and use good manners. From a young age, children learn to cooperate with others as the childminder engages them in turn-taking games. As a result, children behave very well. Children regularly play outdoors and enjoy walks in the local community to promote their physical skills and good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, as their skills develop well through activities that hold an interest for them. Children are being effectively equipped with the skills and attributes needed for the next stage of their learning, such as starting school, through their interest in reading and enjoying books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258285 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 837228 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 13 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Gillingham, Kent. She cares for children between the hours of 8am and 4pm daily for most of the year. The childminder is in receipt of free early education 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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