Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2017 11 June 2014

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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 settle quickly and are comfortable and content in the childminder's care. Children feel safe and build secure relationships with the childminder and her assistants.  The childminder works well with her assistants. They maintain good communication to support continuity for children and they evaluate their setting well together. For example, they developed children's involvement in growing fruits and vegetables to support their understanding of where their food comes from.  Children receive good support to play well together and have good relationships. For instance, the childminder helps older children to find toys for younger children when they join in their play.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's development and plans appropriate activities to support their learning. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the organisation of routines means that children have few opportunities to be engaged in purposeful play.  The childminder's relationships with other settings that children attend have not fully developed to share highly effective information about children's individual development.

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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 the use of daily routines to fully engage and support children in their learning  extend the information sharing with other settings that children attend, to exchange more specific information about children's individual development to support the continuity in their learning even more.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback and took their views into consideration.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children, the childminder and an assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and procedures, and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a strong knowledge of child protection concerns and understand their responsibility to keep children safe. They know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about children's welfare. The qualified childminder develops her practice effectively, for instance, from training courses, and supports her assistants' work and professional development well. For example, she regularly shares her knowledge and experience and encourages them to complete training. The childminder has a good overview of children's progress, which enables her to identify any gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has effective relationships with parents. For example, she has ongoing discussions about the care and learning needs of children and the consistent progress they make. The childminder helps children to make choices in their play and follow their interests. For instance, younger children in particular make their views clear about who they want to play with, and older children explain what they would like to draw. Children receive effective support to develop their communication and language skills. For example, children listen well to instructions and have good discussions with the childminder and her assistants as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows individual children well. She supports young children to move freely and confidently around the spacious play environment. The childminder encourages healthy eating. For instance, children enjoy nutritious meals and social mealtimes. Children behave well and listen carefully to the childminder and her assistant. The childminder helps children learn about the differences between them and people around the world. For example, children celebrate a range of festivals from other cultures. The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For instance, she takes children on outings to the woods and encourages them to play in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of skills to help them be ready for their next stage of education at nursery or school. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. For example, older children begin to learn about number sequences and numerals. Children enjoy role play based on their own experiences. For instance, they look after their dolls and enjoy playing together in the role-play shop. Children enjoy learning and are keen to explore and develop their skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470446 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1069865 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Chatham, Kent. She offers flexible care all day from Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays. The childminder has a relevant level 3 early years qualification and she works with assistants.

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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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