Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2015 18 March 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 a warm and welcoming environment for children. She knows the children well and uses their interests to plan a full range of experiences. As a result, children are making good progress overall, in readiness for their next stage in learning.  The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents. She shares information with them on a daily basis. Therefore, she effectively involves parents in their children's learning.  The childminder is clear and consistent in her expectations of children's behaviour and praises them for their achievements. As a result, children are confident and behave well.  Children develop good health. This is because the childminder supports them to learn the importance of following hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating.  The childminder is committed to continuous improvement and strives to build on her current practice, to meet the needs of all children. She regularly reflects on any gaps in

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This provision is good

her knowledge, which she addresses well through ongoing training and additional support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully explore all opportunities to strengthen further her links with other settings that children attend, in order to support children's future learning.  The childminder does not always extend children's awareness of their senses and the world around them, particularly through the range of resources she has on offer.

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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

 explore ways to further strengthen partnerships with other providers that children attend, in order to promote continuity of care and education  increase opportunities for children to explore a range of resources, to develop further their interest in nature and the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and their engagement in activities.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector gained the views of parents through discussions.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, and children's attendance records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is clear about her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures safeguarding procedures are rigorous. For example, she implements effective procedures for the safe collection of children and is aware of the processes to follow in the event of a child protection concern. She maintains required documentation and ensures her policies and procedures reflect the service she provides. The childminder monitors children's progress and plans for their next steps in learning, in readiness for school. For example, she supports children to manage their personal care needs, such as putting on their coats and going to the toilet independently.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands her responsibilities in completing developmental checks for children aged two years old and ensuring all children receive good opportunities to build on existing skills. She obtains information from parents about their children's likes, dislikes and abilities, to help them to settle and identify their starting points. The childminder observes children while she engages with them during planned activities and during free play. She is able to use this information successfully to plan challenging activities. Children select from a range of resources and the childminder provides opportunities for them to lead their own learning at times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very good relationship with the children. She is attentive and caring towards them and takes positive steps to promote their well-being and self-esteem. As a result, children approach her with ease and respond well to her instructions. She praises their achievements and includes them in decision making. The childminder supports children to learn about differences and similarities through everyday experiences, for example, by visiting in the local community and sharing resources, such as books and puzzles celebrating diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has consistently high expectations of what the children can do and achieve. Skilful questioning and ongoing dialogue from the childminder support children to extend their language for thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343560 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 835050 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Frindsbury, near Rochester, Kent. The childminder operates her service on weekdays between 8am and 6pm, during term time only. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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