Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2015 Not applicable

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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 is warm and affectionate, providing a welcoming, homely environment where children are comfortable and settle easily.  The childminder keeps up-to-date with changes in early years practice, adapting or updating her service to reflect new guidance and legislation.  The indoor environment supports children's play and learning well. It helps them to develop confidence and independence as they make choices about their play.  The childminder continually reviews what is working well and identifies what she can do to improve individual children's care and learning. She welcomes and values the views of parents and children.  The quality of teaching is good. Children are happy and show an eagerness to learn. The childminder joins in with their play, sensitively supporting and encouraging them. Consequently, children are well motivated and make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider fully how she can use all areas of the outdoor environment to further support children learning.  The childminder does not fully build on her good partnerships with parents to encourage them to regularly share what their children like doing and learn at home.

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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

 build on the range of outdoor activities to extend children's learning experiences further, in particular for those children who learn better outside  strengthen further the already good partnerships with parents to encourage them to contribute more regularly to ongoing assessments of children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies, risk assessments and the children's learning journals.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process and looked at written parental feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and undertakes regular safety checks and risk assessments. She has clear procedures to follow if she ever has concerns about a child's safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder writes a daily diary to inform parents about their children's time with her. Parents appreciate this information and feel involved in their children's day. The childminder implements statutory and other government requirements well. She makes sure that she shares this information with the parents and updates her policies. She understands the importance of working with other settings children attend, should the need arise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children through their play and assesses their developmental progress. She accurately plans activities to extend their knowledge and close any gaps in their development. The childminder supports the children to make decisions about their activities and involves them in the routines of the day. Children easily access the wide range of resources indoors to support their interests and play ideas. The childminder's knowledge gained through training and her experience allows her to support children well to achieve the next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to be respectful, share and take turns. Children enjoy making pretend cups of tea while sharing the use of the teapot; they pour for each other and the childminder and negotiate whose turn it is. The childminder teaches children about the richness and diversity of the world around them. They have the opportunity to join her family in Diwali celebrations. The childminder encourages the children to follow the house rules and praises positive behaviour. She is a good role model, showing kindness and patience, and this helps support the children's good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop confidence in speaking and communicating in preparation for starting school. They learn to be independent and enjoy doing things for themselves, such as cutting up their own fruit. Children are ready to build on their developing knowledge of numbers, letters and early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468061 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 951779 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Gilingham, Kent. She operates her service all day Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year except for bank and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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