Childminder 126464

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2017 20 November 2013

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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 calm and caring manner. This enables her to provide a welcoming and nurturing environment and form close bonds with children. Children are settled and secure, showing good levels of emotional well-being.  The childminder knows children's individual levels of development and their interests very well. She observes children as they play, making accurate assessments about what they know and can do. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment positively about the childminder, appreciating her organisation and the range of activities the children complete.  Children use good manners and play cooperatively with the childminder and her assistant. Children behave well and understand the childminder's high expectations.  The childminder routinely evaluates and improves her practice. For example, she holds discussions with her assistant and shares ideas with other childminders and parents to

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This provision is good

encourage good outcomes for children. She keeps up to date with new legislation and uses this new knowledge to further support children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, children do not have opportunities to use their own ideas and imaginations to help support their creativity further.  On occasions, the childminder does not fully extend children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to use their own ideas and imaginations while participating in creative activities  continue to develop opportunities for children to support their knowledge of healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the children's learning records and a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took account of parents' spoken views about the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are confident about identifying possible signs that may cause concern about a child's welfare. They know the procedure to follow for any child protection concerns. The childminder provides guidance and help for her assistant to support their ongoing suitability and practice. For example, they have daily discussions about the children's needs, interests and to identify any issues to improve the practice. The childminder shares any training she completes to ensure her assistant knows about any changes and new ideas. She observes and monitors children's progress effectively and this helps her to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder establishes relationships with local settings the children attend to support continuity in care and learning and good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a very well-resourced environment. She gives children plenty of choice in their play and allows them to follow their individual interests. She encourages children to explore at their own pace and select the toys and resources they wish to play with. The childminder supports children's thinking skills effectively as she plays alongside children, enhancing their enjoyment and knowledge. For example, the childminder follows children's interest in animals and recent holidays to expand their knowledge of diversity and the different countries of the world. The childminder encourages children's communication skills well. For example, she uses skilful questioning to encourage children to talk about their families and experiences they have outside of her setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite and learn about sharing, taking turns and good manners. They are confident and independent, relative to their ages. The childminder encourages children to be active. For example, she provides regular outings to the park where they have fun practising their physical skills and observe the natural world around them. The childminder gives constant praise and encouragement throughout activities. This enables children to develop a strong sense of self-esteem. The childminder knows children well as individuals. For example, when ready she encourages them to manage their own personal needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good levels of progress and are well prepared for school. They are motivated and show good levels of concentration while completing their chosen activities and tasks. Children recognise simple mathematical shapes and use these, for instance, to build objects. Children develop their social and emotional skills, for example, by mixing and making friends with other children and childminders.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 126464 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1081114 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Herne Bay, Kent. She provides her service Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder regularly works with an assistant.

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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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