Childminder 103265

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2016 22 November 2013

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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 supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she provides positive interactions and discussions about topics of personal interest to children.  Children's emotional well-being is a high priority for the childminder. She works well with parents to understand children's individual needs and is sensitive and responsive to these needs.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder reflects well on her practice and includes the views of parents and children. For instance, children have the opportunity to give feedback on what toys they feel the childminder should add to the setting.  Children make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points. They have good focus and concentration, particularly during activities of their own choosing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently work with parents to support children's understanding of healthy eating.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to further develop children's understanding of other people and cultures from around the world.

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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 further partnerships with parents to specifically support children's understanding of healthy eating  seek to provide a wider range of opportunities for children to learn about their own and other cultures around the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector observed and assessed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents through written statements.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as records of suitability checks, children's learning records and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows her responsibility to safeguard children and is familiar with the local safeguarding procedures. She identifies possible hazards for children and effectively minimises the risks. The qualified childminder recognises the importance of keeping up to date with recent changes and develops her practice well. For example, she has a training plan and researches new ideas. She has recently developed how she records children's learning to show children's achievements more clearly. The childminder has good systems in place for monitoring children's learning. For instance, she regularly reviews their progress and shares their achievements with parents. Sometimes, the childminder works with an assistant. She supports her assistant's practice effectively and keeps her up to date with the needs of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. She ensures that she knows children's interests and uses these to plan activities that will motivate children to learn. Children receive good support to develop their mathematical skills. For example, the childminder provides them with challenge as they count and do simple sums. The childminder helps children develop good early writing skills. For instance, she encourages them to explore how to write their names on their pictures. The childminder builds good links with other settings that children attend. For example, she ensures that she works with parents so they are fully aware of the information that is shared.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good range of toys and resources for children to choose from. She gives children a range of opportunities to learn about safety. For example, they take part in emergency evacuations and learn about the support of the emergency services. Children receive good support to build their confidence and behave well. For instance, the childminder offers them warm praise for their achievements and guidance on what she expects from them. Children enjoy the company of others and have opportunities to make new friends. For example, the childminder meets with another childminder for the children to play together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and keen to develop their skills. For instance, they beam with pride as they explain how they can now put on their jumper. Children have good opportunities to be physically active. For example, they go on trips to the park and in the local community. Children make good progress and learn a wide range of skills to help them prepare for their next stage of learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 103265 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1061145 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Gillingham, Kent. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, including term time places, on weekdays all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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