Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not fully identified the potential risk for children when using the trampoline, which may have an impact on their safety.  At times, the childminder does not give children enough explanation to help them to learn and understand what is required of them, and why.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle quickly into the routine of the setting. They become familiar with their surroundings and make choices about what they want to play with. They build warm relationships with the childminder who is responsive to their needs and nurturing in her approach.  Children play happily in a bright and welcoming environment. They have access to a suitable range of toys and equipment that meet their learning needs. Resources are appropriately organised to enable their easy access.  Children begin to learn the self-help skills they need to be ready for school. They enjoy busy and quieter times throughout the day and benefit from regular access to supervised outdoor play.  The childminder gathers sufficient information from parents to help her to find out about what children can already do. She uses this information to enable her to provide activities that will help children to progress in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe when using large play equipment, such as the trampoline. 08/11/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 help children understand what is expected of them, for example by providing more explanation at a level suitable for their age and stage of development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and observed her practice.  The inspector looked at some of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector observed children at play both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector reviewed and discussed the information available about the progress children make with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare as she has completed training in this area. She undertakes regular risk assessments to ensure children play in a safe environment. However, she has not fully considered the safety recommendations for use of the trampoline. Overall, the childminder adequately supports children's learning. She seeks initial information from parents about children’s development, which helps to support her assessment of children's learning needs. She communicates daily with parents to promote consistency of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Overall, the childminder provides children with a sufficient range of experiences that help them to gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning. However, teaching does not give enough opportunities for children to think about and understand the instructions they receive. For example, there is much emphasis on washing hands prior to snack and mealtimes, but little explanation for children to understand why they need to do so. The childminder becomes involved in children's play, supporting them to fit puzzle pieces together by giving verbal clues. She encourages children's efforts by giving appropriate levels of praise. Communication and language development for babies is promoted well. For example, the childminder responds playfully to babies babbling, which encourages their early conversation skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children behave generally well. When younger children have difficulty sharing toys, the childminder encourages them to share and to take turns. Less attention is paid to helping them to understand and manage their feelings. The childminder is warm and caring to the children and she communicates with them positively. She is attentive to children's care needs and respects children's privacy. Babies enjoy a close relationship with the childminder, who ensures that their individual needs are met. As a result, they settle quickly and feel secure.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are making satisfactory progress. They are familiar with the routines in place and they confidently make their needs known. Children begin to learn skills such as putting their coats on independently and taking off their own shoes. They demonstrate developing levels of confidence and self-esteem when they receive recognition for their efforts. Babies have space to explore and begin to develop the physical skills they need to move around.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538881 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1110669 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Gravesend, Kent. The childminder works with two other childminders and provides care each weekday, all year round.

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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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