Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2016 10 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 provides a range of resources and activities for children to enjoy. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress.  The childminder is warm and caring and knows the children well. Children build positive relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder helps children to behave well. For example, she gives children notice of any changes in routine and teaches children the rules of the setting.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to identify and plan for their next steps in learning. She shares this with parents and other settings that children attend to help provide consistency of care and learning.  The childminder uses the local community effectively to extend children's learning. For example, they visit the library, local museums, farms and parks.  The childminder involves children and parents in the evaluation of the setting. She

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This provision is good

receives verbal feedback from parents and older children have completed written information about their interests and enjoyment at the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development has not yet raised the quality of teaching to the highest level.  The childminder has not fully considered how to provide opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles, particularly with regard to nutritious foods.

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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

 use all opportunities to develop skills and knowledge that will build further on the quality of teaching and outcomes for children  continue to provide further opportunities and experiences for children to learn about healthy lifestyles, for example, the importance of nutritious foods.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing together.  The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on the walk to nursery.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork including children's records, and evidence of the childminder's suitability checks and qualifications.  The inspector considered written and verbal feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has developed her practice since her last inspection and has met previous actions and recommendations. She has worked with the local authority to identify her strengths and weaknesses and has improved her observation and assessment of children's progress. The childminder keeps up to date with new knowledge. For example, she belongs to local childminding forums and meets with other childminders to share ideas. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is familiar with new legislation and understands her responsibility to protect children. She knows the process to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of children and families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time at the setting and concentrate well with activities. For example, they play with water outside, exploring the bubbles and using cups and bowls to scoop and pour. Indoors, the childminder supports children when they choose to play with animals and cars. She provides new words, such as 'exhaust', and praises children when they remember the 'boot' of the car. She extends their communication further by asking questions about their cars at home, and children confidently respond about their trip to see car racing. The childminder skilfully uses the walk to nursery to extend their learning about the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very sensitive to the individual needs of the children and works closely with parents to settle children and to build links with home. For example, she finds out about their fear of insects and is sensitive to this when outside. The childminder builds children's self-esteem effectively. She offers consistent praise and respects their individual backgrounds. The childminder provides opportunities for children to stay healthy. They go on trips to the park and play regularly in the garden. The childminder helps children to stay safe. For example, she explains the need for sun cream and teaches them road safety on the journey to nursery. Safety is supported further during daily checks for any possible risks indoors and outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident within the setting and learn important skills for the future. For example, they learn to manage their own hygiene routines and to put on their own shoes and coats. Children are very alert to things in the environment. They name numbers on front doors and can identify the route they need to take to nursery. Children talk about people in the community and communicate well together during a game of 'what can we see, what can we hear'. Children make good progress and are prepared well for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378832 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1049171 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Margate, Kent. The childminder is available to work each weekday from 6.30am to 6pm for most of the year.

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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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