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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2016 26 May 2016

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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 make good progress. The childminder has improved her knowledge and understanding of how to observe and assess children's play to identify the next steps in their learning. She provides a wide range of activities that relate to children's interests and motivate, stimulate and engage them in their play.  The childminder develops good relationships with children. They are happy, settled and content, which helps to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder attends relevant training opportunities and has a positive attitude to ongoing professional development. She understands the importance of extending her skills and knowledge to help children make the best possible progress.  Children learn how to behave and share resources. They freely take turns and listen to other children and the childminder talking.  There are effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. The

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This provision is good

childminder understands the importance of sharing information about children's learning and development to support continuity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully developed a range of ways that successfully encourage parents to contribute further to their children's learning and development.  Children do not have a wide range of opportunities to extend their awareness of the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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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

 develop partnerships with parents further to encourage them to be fully involved in their children's learning and development  improve the range of opportunities to increase children's awareness of the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children taking part in activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability checks of the childminder, and a range of other documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow. She is confident about recognising the potential signs that may raise concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. For example, she has attended training to update her knowledge and awareness of current practice and requirements, and has developed a written complaints procedure. The childminder has implemented a self-evaluation process to help her monitor her practice and provision. For example, she sends out questionnaires to parents and speaks to them regularly to gather their views and suggestions. The childminder regularly checks the areas children use to help keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She closely monitors children's achievements and plans regularly for the next steps in their learning. The childminder completes the progress check for children between the age of two and three years and shares the information with parents. She supports children's communication skills well. For example, the childminder talks animatedly to younger children to support their emerging language while they play. She recognises and builds on children's existing knowledge, making good use of their interests to motivate and engage them in their learning. For example, the childminder uses animal-related resources to extend children's interest in pets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides activities which challenge children. For example, they persevere and repeat actions while trying to work out how to push a train under a brick bridge without knocking it over. The childminder stays close by to support them when needed, which helps children to develop confidence in their own abilities and learn to solve problems for themselves. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to spend time outside every day. For example, children enjoy playing in the garden and walking in local woods. The childminder builds on children's interest in nature and plans activities and experiences that help to extend their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a wide range of skills, which helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They are curious and eager to learn. Children develop good communication and language skills. They chat freely with the childminder and share their thoughts, ideas and feelings. Children are confident, independent and happy in the setting. They have good social skills and know how to be polite and respectful towards others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY245490 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1057619 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Chatham, Kent. The childminder provides care each weekday from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. She has an appropriate early years 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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