Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 23 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder. They feel safe in her home and are eager to explore the wide range of resources on offer.  The childminder is a good role model. She has clear rules and boundaries to help children understand the expectations for behaviour.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to support her assistant. She recognises the importance of ensuring that her assistant develops their skills and keeps up to date with early years practice, including safeguarding legislation and guidance.  Children enjoy a variety of engaging activities that reflect their interests and individual learning needs.  The childminder obtains details from parents about children's abilities when they first start. She uses this information effectively to plan for their future learning. Children make good progress and are well prepared for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with a wide range of writing materials to further support their early writing skills.  The childminder does not always use opportunities to help increase children's knowledge and understanding about the world around them.

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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

 review the environment and extend the range of resources to further support children to practise their early writing skills  make the most of opportunities to help children further develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the safeguarding policy and children's assessment folders.  The inspector observed the daily routine and practice and discussed how the childminder organises and manages her service.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability checks of all household members and evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's qualifications.  The inspector and the childminder observed children and discussed the learning that took place.  The inspector took account of parents' views about the service they receive, such as through reference letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about her role in safeguarding children. She is aware of the action to take and who to contact should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder teaches children how to identify risks and keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them to sit down at the top of the slide. She constantly reflects on her practice to ensure that the service she provides meets the needs of children and families. The childminder works effectively with other professionals to make sure that children receive continuity in their care and learning. She recognises the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge updated to support and develop her good practice. For instance, she carries out research on the internet.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts well with children and makes good use of praise and encouragement to support children's self-esteem, and to help motivate their learning. She encourages children's mathematical skills effectively during their play and activities. For instance, she asks questions, such as how many spades of sand are needed to fill the bucket. The childminder communicates well with children and supports their developing understanding securely, such as by repeating words and phrases and using gestures. Since the last inspection, she has developed her observation procedures to improve the way in which she monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in their achievements and provide the support children need to close these. The childminder shares valuable information with parents to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with an interesting and engaging environment where they are able to make informed choices about their play. She provides children with daily opportunities to exercise, such as riding bikes and playing ball games in the garden. Children regularly attend a variety of children's groups, to support their personal, social, and emotional development. This helps children to learn about and begin to respect the needs of others. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and knows how to meet any special dietary requirements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well for their age and stage of development, given their starting points. They are interested and motivated learners. Children are confident and display a strong sense of belonging. For example, they are eager to show off their sandcastles. Children learn to recognise and compare sizes, such as different sized handprints. They gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336698 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1053485 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Gillingham, Kent. The childminder's daughter works with her as an assistant. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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