Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 4 December 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children make rapid progress from their starting points and develop the skills they need to become creative, independent learners. The childminder supports children to try things for themselves and builds upon their prior knowledge, helping them to become exceedingly well prepared for future learning.  The childminder is highly reflective and accurately monitors the quality of her provision, taking account of the views of others. She has an extremely strong capacity for continuous improvement and has high aspirations for herself and for children's achievements.  The childminder provides a vibrant selection of engaging activities that meet the needs of all children. She knows what children can do and how to support them meaningfully to make the best possible progress in their learning and development.  The childminder builds highly effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. She is committed to working collaboratively to ensure consistency in

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This provision is outstanding

children's learning experiences and builds links between the home and setting.  Children are highly confident and thrive in this welcoming and well-organised environment. Children settle exceptionally quickly and relate extremely well to the childminder.  Children behave remarkably well and learn how to respect one another, form dynamic friendships and resolve conflicts maturely, including through taking turns.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to explore cause and effect and how things work, to extend their understanding of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's learning and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder's suitability to work with children, and reviewed parents' written feedback made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is motivated and strives for excellence in her provision. She regularly evaluates the quality of her service and uses a programme of continued professional development to ensure her skills and knowledge are up to date, to maintain the highest standards of care and education for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to protect children from harm; she has attended recent child protection training and she follows comprehensive policies and procedures highly effectively. The childminder rigorously monitors children's progress and closes any gaps in learning swiftly by using a range of effective strategies. The childminder forms strong links with parents, seeking detailed information about what children know and can do, to ensure she plans activities that interest and extend the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children flourish in the childminder's highly stimulating and well-resourced environment. The quality of teaching is extremely high which helps engage children's interest in a vast range of experiences. For example, children took part in an active dance session where they used their bodies to explore movement, used scarves to write letters in the air and began to learn about keeping a steady beat. However, on occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to teach children about cause and effect. The childminder keeps detailed reflections of children's learning, which enable her to tailor activities to suit children of different ages exceptionally well. Parents have many opportunities to share their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop sophisticated social skills and an understanding of diversity. The childminder is an excellent role model for positive behaviour and teaches children about how to respect and value others. The childminder is kind and attentive to children's needs; she cares for their well-being exceptionally well. She helps children feel safe, grow in confidence and gain a true sense of belonging. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles and creates a safe environment where children enjoy being active and curious. Children enjoy a range of nutritious daily meals and talk about healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding and sustained progress in their learning. They are motivated and eager to explore their experiences. Children benefit from access to many creative activities. For example, they excitedly focus on water play, using measuring cups to explore capacity and number. Children make choices and are supported to develop independence. For example, children tidy up the play space, working together, and display a remarkable sense of achievement. Children are clear, confident communicators and negotiators, problem solving with ease. They are exceptionally well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376623 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 838165 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates her service Mondays to Fridays from 8am until 5.30pm, all year round.

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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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