Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2016 10 June 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

 The childminder has worked hard to improve her practice since her last inspection. For example, she has all the required records and documentation in place, including those relating to accidents, to help her support children's welfare and well-being.  The childminder and her assistants work well as a team. She monitors their performance and meets regularly with them to offer individual support. This helps children receive consistent care and learning opportunities.  The childminder offers a warm and inviting place for children in which to play and learn. She uses her childcare experience well to help her provide activities and resources that cover all the learning areas and help children make progress.  Children behave very well. They receive lots of praise and encouragement and the childminder helps them learn how to share, take turns and be kind.  The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of each child's character

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This provision is good

and flexible routines help them meet children's individual needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder and her assistant do not fully encourage children to initiate their own play and consistently build on their independence.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about their children's achievements at home to help provide a more precise picture of where they 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

 make the most of opportunities to develop children's independence skills even further  build on partnerships with parents further and involve them more consistently in sharing what they know about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the effectiveness of some of these with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant records and documents including policies, procedures and the children's progress information.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents.  The inspector discussed the methods the childminder uses to self-evaluate her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child in their care. They are also aware of how to identify any risk from extreme behaviour and views. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to detect hazards and take appropriate action to minimise them. She pays consistent attention to protecting the welfare and well-being of children. The childminder has developed a system to help her recognise where changes are needed to improve the outcomes for children. Partnerships with staff at other settings children also attend are well established and help the childminder provide consistency in children's learning and development with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage and of how children learn. She makes sure she provides a range of toys and activities to help children progress in all areas of learning. The childminder and her assistants are always on hand to provide guidance and support when children need or want it. For example, they help children use art and craft materials to create decorations for Christmas and even the younger children have a go. Babies have space to develop crawling techniques and to take their first steps when they are ready. The childminder notes observations and assessments of the areas of learning, and identifies where attention is needed to aid children's progress. Overall, the childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of where children are in their development, what their next steps in learning are and how to meet them. She carries out the progress check when children are aged between two and three

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and the childminder obtains detailed information about their interests and backgrounds when they start. This helps her provide appropriate care and resources. Children display good self-esteem and confidence as they play together and explore the available activities. The childminder is a good role model and gives children gentle reminders of her expectations, for example good manners. The childminder teaches the children about the benefits of eating well and the importance of good hygiene routines. Regular outdoor play opportunities help children build on their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children's communication, language and listening skills are supported well and the childminder talks to them as they play. They are encouraged to follow simple instructions. Children are developing the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299756 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1057685 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. The childminder lives in Wainscott, in Rochester, Kent. She works with up to two assistants. She provides care Monday to Friday from 6am to 8pm for most of the year, with the exception of family holidays and bank 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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