Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 5 February 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

 Children receive an appropriate level of support from the childminder and make good progress in their development. She offers a range of activities and experiences and motivates and engages children in their learning.  The childminder is warm and friendly with the children and they all enjoy playing together. She knows them well and is attentive to their individual needs. Children settle in quickly and develop secure emotional bonds with the childminder.  Children's emotional and physical welfare is supported well. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments to help keep her home secure and support children to play in a safe environment.  The childminder uses effective strategies to help children grow in confidence and develop good self-esteem.  The childminder is skilled at supporting children's developing communication and language skills. For example, her questions encourage children to think and respond.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage opportunities for children to practise their early drawing and writing skills.  The childminder does not fully encourage all parents to contribute information about their children's achievements at home, to help provide a more precise picture of where children are in their learning.

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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 opportunities for children to build on their early writing skills  build on the partnership with parents further and involve them more in sharing what they know about children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises that are used for childminding and observed children engaged in various play activities.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, for example, children's records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's safety, welfare and well-being. The childminder is also aware of how to identify any risks from extreme behaviours and views. She regularly reviews the progress children are making and identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning and development. Parents' testimonials state that they are very happy with the care and learning opportunities provided by the childminder. She knows that working in partnership with other professionals, such as staff at other settings, is also very important in ensuring continuity of care. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge using different methods; for example, by networking with other childminders and completing online training programmes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She makes sure she finds out what children can do when they start with her. Good attention is given to children's speaking and listening skills. For example, children learn new words as they complete jigsaw puzzles and participate in story time. The childminder teaches them how to listen to the first letters of sounds and match these to objects they know. She helps them increase their mathematical understanding as they have fun playing; for example, counting, naming numbers and shapes. Resources such as small world figures, baby dolls and play food help children act out familiar scenarios. The childminder follows children's interests and generally allows them to lead their own play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring. She shows a good understanding of children's physical and emotional needs and meets these well. For instance, if children show they are tired she comforts them and sees if they need to rest. The childminder encourages parents to supply a range of healthy snacks for their children. She encourages outdoor play and children use the garden and visit local parks daily. They benefit from active play and fresh air. Children are settled and behave very well. They listen to the childminder and know what is expected of them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active, motivated and keen learners. They are learning to listen to others and follow simple instructions. For example they show determination and concentration as they complete puzzles. They keep busy and occupy themselves with things that interest them. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their future learning, such as in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407024 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1062354 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Strood, near Rochester, Kent. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all day, for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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