Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 September 2015 24 January 2011

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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 provides children with effective support that helps them to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children play in an interesting and accessible environment where they are able to choose activities and resources independently.  The childminder ensures children are safe and well cared for as she supervises them closely. She is confident in her ability to recognise the signs of possible abuse, and the procedures to follow should she have concerns regarding children's welfare.  Children benefit from daily opportunities to play and learn in the fresh air as they explore the outdoor play area.  Partnerships with parents are strong due to the regular exchange of information verbally and in writing.  Children are very happy and content with the childminder. They clearly trust her and enjoy her interaction with them in their play and learning, which boosts their confidence.

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This provision is good

 Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model; she sets clear rules and boundaries, which encourage children to share and take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established strong partnerships with other early years providers to help provide consistency of care and learning for all children.  The childminder misses opportunities for children to develop their writing skills during everyday activities.

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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

 strengthen ways of working with other early years providers to promote consistency in children's care and learning  make full use of all opportunities to promote children's early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the daily routine and practice, and discussed the organisation and management of the childminding service with the childminder.  The inspector looked at areas of the home used by children in relation to their health and safety.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read a sample of documents written by the childminder, including the safeguarding policy, and children's learning and development information.  The inspector considered the views of parents by reading references written by them for inspection purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder gives high priority to providing a safe environment for all children. She ensures that the premises are secure when children are present and carries out thorough risk assessments. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children and updates her knowledge through reading relevant publications and completing training. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to moving her provision forward. She reviews her practice to identify areas for improvement. She meets regularly with other early years professionals to share best practice. She has addressed the recommendation from her previous inspection to improve outcomes for children. Written letters from parents show that they are very happy with the service they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the individual stages of development of all the children in her care. She plans a good balance of activities that she leads or children choose for themselves. The childminder makes good use of children's emerging interests to support their learning. She encourages children to have a go and predict outcomes, for instance, younger children turned a lever and looked to see where the play dough balls came out of a toy machine. The childminder makes good use of repetition to promote children's communication skills. She helps children to learn new vocabulary as she reinforces words with objects. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to obtain information regarding children's starting points, interests and care routines. She makes effective use of observations and assessments to identify children's next steps in learning, and plans activities that motivate them to learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children gain an awareness of individual similarities and differences in society, for example, as they see positive cultural images in books, compare their drawings of their body outlines and discuss different facial features.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes positive relationships with children and promotes their emotional well-being and individual needs well. She continually praises children's efforts and achievements. Consequently, children develop high levels of self-esteem. Children are learning about the importance of a healthy diet. The childminder provides them with nutritious snacks and teaches them about healthy eating. She gives children daily opportunities to explore in the garden and regularly takes them to the park and local attractions. As a result, children benefit from engaging in plenty of physical activities. Children develop their personal, social and emotional skills when they meet with friends at toddler groups. The childminder encourages children to manage risks in the environment, for example, by reminding them to hold on to the rail when using the stairs. Consequently, children are learning important skills for the future about keeping safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are developing a strong interest in mathematics; they are able to count and recognise shapes around them. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415214 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 832238 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Gillingham, Kent. She operates from Monday to Friday, all year.

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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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