Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/03/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is friendly and attentive towards the children in her care. Her nurturing approach helps children to feel emotionally secure and develop good relationships, which fully support their personal, social and emotional development.  Resources are well maintained and easily accessible, promoting children's independence.  Children make good progress in their communication and language as the childminder helps to develop their vocabulary.  Partnerships with parents are well developed with good systems for sharing information and opportunities to contribute to the assessment process for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Resources do not fully reflect the range of diversity within society, to enhance children's understanding of people's similarities and differences.  Although the childminder has a wide range of toys available, at times there are too many resources out, which impacts on the space available for the children.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations of children's play and learning in the home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed risk assessments with the childminder and inspected all areas of the premises.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all available documentation as part of the inspection process.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her evaluation of the provision.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her partner and pre-school age child in Walderslade, near Chatham, Kent. The home is on one floor at ground level and all areas are used apart from the main bedroom. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently cares for one child in the early years age group on a part-time basis. The childminder attends the local toddler groups and childminding group and is situated close to public transport links, schools, shops, parks and other amenities. The childminder holds a BA (Hons) degree in Early Childhood Studies.

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

 develop further the range of resources to raise children's awareness and understanding of different cultures, non-traditional occupations and disabilities

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

 improve the organisation of toys to help children understand how to keep safe in their environment.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses a child development guide to assist her in assessing children's starting points and notes the progress they make. This enables her to identify and plan for the next stages of their learning. The systems she has in place help her identify any gaps in children's learning to address in her planning. Arrangements for parents to share information about their child's achievements at home in order to develop a partnership approach to children's learning are effective. The childminder carries out progress checks for two-year-old children, which is shared with the parents and a written comment obtained.

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who attend

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's home. They chat to the childminder about what they are doing, informing her about looking at the cars and lorry's passing by outside. The childminder shows interest in what the children are saying and uses open- ended questioning to help develop children's vocabulary and understanding. The childminder repeats words the children say, reinforcing their understanding and supporting their communication skills. The childminder provides a good range of books on a low bookshelf for children to enjoy. They select familiar books and often ask the childminder to read to them. However, the childminder has few resources and activities that help children learn to respect and value diversity.

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who attend

Children thoroughly enjoy playing with cars and trains. For example, they walk around finding out where all the vehicles are stored in the house and deciding on which car they prefer to play, with before giving the others to the childminder. There is great amusement from both the childminder and children when they pretend to make the noises of the train or turn on the sound of the train engine. She uses mathematical language such as 'small' or 'tall' in everyday conversation. Pictures on display show that children explore the varied art and craft activities that the childminder provides. The childminder is able to show she has a wide variety of toys and resources, promoting all the learning areas.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder knows the children she minds very well and provides a homely, comfortable environment for them. The childminder takes time to get to know children and their families. As a result, these good relationships and strong partnerships help to support children's learning and development well. She is sensitive to the needs of children. For example, she provides good opportunities for children who like to explore everything before settling to an activity. Children are starting to learn how to keep themselves safe in the home as they practise the childminder's emergency evacuation drill. The childminder reinforces children's understanding of safety as they play as she reminds them to sit on the sofa. However, the childminder is not consistent in teaching children to tidy up the toys when the area becomes overcrowded with too many resources, helping children to understand how to keep safe in their environment.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children show good levels of self-esteem, appropriate for their ages and stages of development. This is because the childminder knows what they are capable of doing and uses praise and encouragement when they succeed or need help. The childminder understands the importance of social development for children and takes them to a local carer and toddler group to widen their circle of friends. Children behave well because the childminder has a consistent approach and sets high standards. For example, she speaks politely to the children, modelling good manners. Children generally share toys with each other and pass things back with gentle reminders. The childminder's careful support helps to prevent any minor squabbles occurring.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle as they have fresh air, exercise and regular sleep times during the day. The childminder provides a good selection of nutritious meals during the day. The childminder stores children's individual drinking cups on a low- level table so that they can freely access them during the day. Children are happy and very settled before having a sleep. The childminder has a strong focus on hygiene, such as washing her hands before and between nappy changes. The childminder makes sure this is a calming time; children are happy and laugh throughout these routines.

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provision

The childminder shows that she has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a well-written safeguarding policy and related procedures to protect children while they are in her care. The documentation shows that the childminder carries out regular risk assessments both inside and out in the community. The childminder follows good safety measures regarding the use of mobile phones and cameras, as part of her ongoing safeguarding measures to protect children. The childminder uses a broad range of written policies and procedures, which are up to date and shared with parents so they understand how she cares for their children.

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provision

The childminder has a current paediatric first aid certificate, giving her the knowledge required to deal with minor injuries. The childminder has a policy in place for the administration of medicines. She makes certain she obtains the required consents from parents so that she cares for children fully in line with their wishes. If the childminder administers medicines during the day, she asks parents to check and countersign the forms. This helps her safeguard and promote the good health and well-being of children.

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provision

The childminder has strong partnerships with parents to support the care and education of each child in her care. Parents comment how 'the childminder is very friendly' through questionnaires. The childminder shares information about the children's learning with the parents. She takes time to verbally discuss what children have done, as well as through the care diaries. Parents view the children's learning files and are actively involved in their children's development. The childminder is fully committed to maintaining and driving improvement in the quality of her provision for children and their families. She evaluates her practice and attends training to develop her knowledge and skills, in order to improve the quality of her childminding provision.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467866 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 934479 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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