Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2015 9 December 2009

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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

 The childminder does not carry out consistent assessments on children to monitor their learning and development effectively.  The childminder has not carried out the required progress checks for two-year-old children to show their achievements and development stage.  There are very few toys and resources made of natural or recycled materials to help children develop a better understanding of their environment.  The information from parents regarding their children's achievements and development at home is not used effectively to further support children's progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Interactions between the childminder and the children are good. She gives children positive attention and ensures their individual needs are met.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. Children show an awareness of the boundaries.  Children's well-being and welfare are given good attention by the childminder; they have settled well and clearly feel safe in her care.  The childminder encourages children's speaking skills; they can talk confidently about what they are doing and love naming their favourite toys.  Safeguarding procedures are clear. The childminder has an adequate understanding of what to do if she had any concerns about a child in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure effective assessments are carried out, including the progress check for children aged two years, so that their learning and development can be effectively monitored and appropriate activities and experiences planned to help children make progress.

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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

 consider providing more natural resources to help children extend their learning about the environment  review how the information from parents regarding their children's achievements at home is used to track their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the children and sampled relevant documentation.  The inspector talked with parents.  The inspector provided feedback to the childminder.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children choose from a variety of toys and resources. The childminder promotes children's independence and encourages them to think about what are doing, for example when they play alongside each other and need to take turns. Younger children are learning early number recognition as they count during play. There is a wide range of toys and activities. However, there are fewer natural resources for children to explore. The childminder does not carry out assessments, which means that children's progress cannot be tracked effectively. The childminder does not complete progress checks for children aged two years, However, the childminder shows an appropriate knowledge of the children she cares for and makes sure the children are learning at the expected level. The childminder interacts well with the children and is on hand to provide support and comfort if they need it. Children enjoy the space available and can create their own play opportunities.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming. The childminder has a sample menu that she shares with parents. The food she offers is home cooked and balanced, meeting children's individual dietary needs. Children can have a drink whenever they choose to. Regular access to outdoor play means children's physical development is promoted well. The childminder is skilled at helping settle the children when they arrive and this reassures parents. The required paperwork is in place, recording essential background information on each child. Accidents and incidents are recorded and the childminder has attended recognised first aid training. The young children present are learning to play well alongside each other and their behaviour is managed skilfully and individually by the childminder. She praises the children appropriately, which helps to build their self-esteem and confidence.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has the required policies and procedures to support children's well-being, health and safety. However, her assessment and planning system is inconsistent. However, the childminder knows the children well and they are learning at an appropriate level. The childminder is able to talk about what she has improved, for example the more accessible storage unit for toys and resources. She is also planning to attend training and workshops to enhance her childcare knowledge, such as safeguarding. Feedback to and from parents is verbal; they share information about what their child is achieving at home. However, this information is not consistently used to help track children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299756 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 843746 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. The childminder lives with her family in Wainscott, Rochester in Kent. The whole ground floor of the house is used for childminding and there is an area for outside play. There is a downstairs toilet. The childminder has six children in the early years age group on roll; she also cares for older children. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder drives to local schools and nurseries to take and collect children.

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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

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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