Childminder EY358331

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2016 21 November 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 uses observations and assessments of children effectively, to identify their achievements and what they need to learn next. She plans a variety of activities that challenge children and focus on their interests. All children are engaged in their learning and make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder attends regular child protection training. She has a good awareness of her responsibility to safeguard children and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care.  Children have good attachments with the childminder, which supports their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs.  The childminder builds effective relationships with parents. For example, she shares valuable information with them to support children's development and learning at home. The childminder works effectively with other settings children attend to ensure

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This provision is good

they receive continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with a wide range of reading materials to extend their interest.  Children have few opportunities to explore music and movement to further develop their creativity and imagination.

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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 opportunities for children to access a wider range of reading materials that extend their interests and promote their learning further  provide children with more experiences to develop their interest in music and dance.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed risk assessments with the childminder and inspected the premises.  The inspector read a sample of the documents written by the childminder, including the safeguarding policy and children's learning and development information.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and through letters written for the inspection.  The inspector observed the daily routine and practice and discussed the organisation and management of the childminding service with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder supervises and monitors children constantly to make sure they are safe. She carries out thorough risk assessments to keep the environment safe and teaches children how to identify risks themselves. For example, children know to hold on to handrails when using stairs and steps. The childminder successfully monitors children's learning and development. She makes good use of both verbal and written communication with parents, to exchange information about daily activities and update changes in care routines. The childminder has a positive attitude to self-evaluation. She undertakes a varied range of professional development training, such as meeting with other professionals to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's quality of teaching is good. She promotes children's personal and social skills effectively. Children learn to behave very well, and respect and value others' differences. They show good levels of concentration and are motivated to learn. The childminder makes good use of spontaneous events to extend children's learning, for instance, when children use play dough to join blocks, she talks about how cement is used to build houses. The childminder encourages children to be active learners. She makes good use of skilful questions to introduce mathematical language into children's play, such as encouraging them to count and compare the size of shapes. The childminder helps children to expand their vocabulary by, for instance, introducing new words regularly. Children make good progress in their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an interesting and engaging environment where children are able to make informed choices in their play. Children demonstrate that they feel safe in the home. They are encouraged to take care of the toys and their environment. For example, they know to tidy toys away before getting out others to make sure they have space to play. The childminder has clear rules and boundaries and helps children to learn how to take turns and share. She talks to the children about being careful and kind to their friends. She provides the children with daily opportunities to exercise in the fresh air. For example, children benefit from trips to parks and local attractions where they develop a good awareness of their local community and practise their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop strong problem-solving skills and are confident in their play. For example, they keenly explain how to use the grabber stick to pick up items off the floor. Children gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358331 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 827708 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Strood, Rochester, Kent. She provides care from Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, for most of the 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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Telephone number

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