Childminder EY483310

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 August 2016 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 knows children well and she provides a good range of toys and activities that engage them in their play. Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. They gain skills ready for their future learning.  The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they eat nutritious snacks and have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder works closely with parents and other settings that children attend to help provide consistency of care. For example, they discuss children's progress together and share ideas for developing children's next steps in learning.  The childminder is committed to developing her setting further and updating her knowledge. For example, she meets with other childminders to share new ideas and completes her own reading and research.  Children gain an understanding of how to keep safe. For example, they practise the

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This provision is good

emergency evacuation and follow safety procedures in the sun, such as playing in the shade. In addition, the childminder completes regular risk assessments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not extend children's understanding of mathematics further, particularly with regard to shape, space and measurement.  The childminder has not fully considered how to provide a range of opportunities to help children to learn more about the wider world, including different cultures.

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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

 extend children's further understanding about mathematics, particularly with regard to shape, space and measurement.  provide more opportunities for children to learn about the wider world with regards to diversity

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and the children interacting and playing together indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's records, evidence of the childminder's suitability checks and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and manages her childminding business effectively. She organises important childminding documents effectively and securely, and ensures that she keeps updated with relevant early years information. The childminder evaluates her practice successfully to help provide good outcomes for children. For example, she has adapted how she tracks children's progress to quickly identify any gaps in their learning. Furthermore, she has introduced more walks and outings to help children learn about the local area. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge updated and understands her responsibility to protect children. She knows the process to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of children or families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and knows how to extend this further. She provides new resources to keep them interested and engaged, such as introducing new utensils during water play. Children develop their physical skills effectively. For example, they enjoyed using toy diggers to collect pebbles in the sand. The childminder extended their learning further by supporting their understanding of letters that were written on the pebbles. The childminder encourages children to communicate effectively. For example, she uses routines, such as lunchtimes, to talk about their family and their weekend activities. In addition, she gives clear explanations to children, such as about the meaning of the word 'arthritis' and the importance of applying sun cream.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled and they build good relationships with the childminder and each other. They are familiar with the routines and are confident to ask the childminder for help when needed. The childminder is patient and caring, and she is sensitive to the individual needs of children. For example, she finds out about children's particular interests and provides experiences that support these further, such as incorporating children's favourite characters in their play. Children develop good levels of self-esteem. For example, the childminder provides praise when children take turns and share toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop important skills, such as independence. For example, they manage their own toilet routines and put on their shoes. Children are confident to engage in conversations with adults and children and recall how they enjoyed specific outings. They recognise some sounds and letters and count confidently during play. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483310 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1000468 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Gillingham, Kent. She is available to work each weekday from 8am to 6pm 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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