Childminder EY408755

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 8 December 2015

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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

 The childminder is committed to developing her practice. She values the views and opinions of parents and children to help her do this. She is highly reflective and continuously adapts and enhances her practice to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder develops children's communication skills very well. For example, she gives children time to think and respond to questions about what they are doing, and introduces new and interesting words to them. Children confidently use long and complex words to describe what they are doing.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. For example, she uses clear explanations to help children think about the effects of their actions and uses praise very well to encourage their good behaviour.  The childminder regularly reviews children's learning and development. She knows children's strengths and ensures that any gaps in learning are rapidly addressed.

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This provision is good

Children make good progress in preparation for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, some daily routines interrupt children's self-chosen play and learning, which does not help them build on this further.  There are missed opportunities for children to develop further understanding about people's differences and similarities in 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

 review the organisation of some daily routines to minimise disruptions to children's freely chosen play and learning, to help them build on this further  improve opportunities for children to learn about their own and other people's similarities and differences to raise their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records and safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder builds on her knowledge and develops her practice well. For example, she liaises with other early years professionals and participates in training. Training has helped develop the childminder's practice including confidence in sharing any concerns about children's development with parents. This helps children receive the individual support that they may need. The childminder has successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised at her previous inspection. For example, parents are now aware of procedures regarding photographs taken of children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about their welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Partnerships with parents are strong. They share in their children's learning and development and are given ideas about how to continue with learning at home. The childminder works very closely with other settings that children attend, which helps provide a consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development. For example, they agree children's next steps in learning and how they are going to support them. The childminder plans activities based on what she observes and children's interests. For example, after hearing children discussing foods that are good for you, she planned a cooking activity with healthy ingredients to build on their understanding. Children enjoy a nutritious diet and understand that healthy food helps them to grow and develop. They enjoy planned activities that encourage them to experiment and learn through their own experiences. For example, when creating number mobiles, children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

found out what happened to glitter when they shook it from different heights.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel happy, safe and secure with the kind and caring childminder. They form strong relationships with the childminder and are confident to explore and investigate. Children are proud of their achievements and are keen to share their accomplishments with others and celebrate these together. They learn about taking care of their bodies. For example, they are given reminders and explanations that build on their understanding of the importance of drinking water such as having a drink after exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that prepare them for school. For example, children count and play with toys that help them to recognise and name numbers. Children are motivated to learn. They participate and engage in activities with enthusiasm. Children develop good independence skills, and are aware of their own needs and how to manage them. For example, they know when to wash their hands and follow good hygiene practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408755 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1057819 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Rochester, Kent. The childminder offers her service from 7am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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