Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 8 September 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children are very happy being with the childminder, because she shows she is interested in what they are doing and gives them lots of attention.  The childminder is competent in using her skills to help children develop a love of stories and books. She is effective at including children in the telling of stories and making up different endings.  Children select their own activities from the range of good quality resources available.  The childminder teaches children about being healthy. They learn about healthy food and the effects of physical play on their bodies.  The children are well behaved because they use the childminder's simple rules to consider the needs of others, share toys and take turns.  The childminder gives children's well-being high priority. She regularly completes risk assessments of the premises and any other venues she attends with the children, to keep them safe.  The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe from abuse. By

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This provision is good

implementing her good procedures, such as maintaining records of any existing injuries as they occur, she is able to effectively monitor children's health and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder teaches children good numeracy skills but does not always use mathematical language relating to measurement, weight and volume.

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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

 increase the use of mathematical language relating to weight, measurement and volume, to enhance children's understanding of different mathematical concepts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a variety of paperwork including the childminder's safeguarding policy, progress records and risk assessments.  The inspector considered the parents' views of the setting, which they provided in writing for the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements, which she uses to provide a range of activities based on children's interests. For example, when playing with their dolls, children learn to dress and feed them. This teaches them to care for others. Children are able to count and recognise number shapes easily. However, the childminder does not always use mathematical language relating to measurement, weight and volume during activities. Therefore, children do not learn the meaning of words such as heavy and light. The childminder completes an initial assessment of children's abilities when they start. Further regular assessments help her identify children's next steps, which she uses to plan interesting activities to help them progress further. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other care settings, to ensure they are both meeting the children's learning needs.

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good

Children settle easily at the setting because the childminder works closely with parents to gather information about the children. In this way, she is able to prepare activities that interest them and ease separation from their parents. The childminder regularly corresponds with parents, through email and texts, to share information about children's progress and their home lives. This ensures that children receive consistent care. The children regularly practise the childminder's evacuation drills, to learn to keep themselves safe in an emergency. The childminder helps children to be emotionally ready for school. She does this by discussing what school is like, which also promotes their good communication and listening skills. She ensures children are proficient in their self-care skills.

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provision is good

The childminder works closely with her local service improvement partner. She uses their constructive comments, along with the views and suggestions offered by parents and children, to effectively evaluate her service. She considers her strengths and identifies any weaknesses, in order to make improvements to the setting. For example, she now reviews all her written policies and procedures to ensure they meet the needs of her current children and their families. The childminder is committed to keeping her childcare knowledge up to date by attending courses and workshops as they become available. Consequently, she is able to constantly improve her service to benefit children. For example, she uses her newly acquired knowledge and skills to provide more challenging and interesting activities for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334719 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 815150 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates her service from a house in Gillingham, Kent. She works weekdays, for approximately 50 weeks of the year including school holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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