Childminder EY442096

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2017 23 June 2015

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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 shares information with her assistants. She supervises and guides their practice to ensure consistency.  The childminder has established positive relationships with parents and actively involves them in their children's learning. For example, she shares written summaries of children's development and discusses children's next steps to support their progress.  The childminder observes and assesses children as they play to seek information regarding their individual interests and their stage of development. This information is used well to plan appropriate experiences that extend children's learning.  The childminder encourages children to be physically active. For example, children enjoy using the large garden and benefit from fresh air and daily exercise.  Children make good progress from their starting points and develop a broad range of skills to prepare them for their eventual move to nursery and school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder does not extend opportunities for young children to use a wide range of textures and materials that encourage them to explore and investigate with all their senses.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children to explore and investigate different materials and textures to develop their sensory skills and learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector observed and spoke with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took the views of parents into account, through written feedback provided.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability of the childminder and her assistants and looked at a sample of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching provided by the childminder and her assistants.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps updated with her Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The childminder and her assistants know how to act if they have any concerns regarding a child's safety and welfare. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and identifies areas that she can improve. She makes effective use of the new skills she gains from training to support children's individual needs. For instance, she has improved her understanding of special educational needs. The childminder develops effective partnerships with other early years settings that children attend. For example, she includes their 'letter of the week' when planning activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn about their local community and are taken on regular outings. For example, they visit the farm, play areas and historical venues. The childminder provides suitable resources to help children learn about size, volume and weight. For instance, she adds containers of various sizes to the sand tray. The childminder uses everyday routines to help young children begin to learn the order of numbers. For example, she counts out loud when climbing the stairs. The childminder consistently supports young children's developing communication skills, such as using sign language. Children have opportunities to practise their writing skills, indoors and outdoors. For example, children enjoy drawing, using chalk on the concrete slabs. The childminder listens carefully to children's ideas for activities and is able to swiftly implement them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are supported when they join the setting. They quickly feel safe and settled, and they enjoy their time. Children respond appropriately to the childminder's expectations of good behaviour. For example, they help to wipe the table before having their snack. Children respect each other and take turns as they play. For instance, they allow each other time when they balance alternate shapes on top of each other. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they practise procedures to evacuate the house in an emergency. The childminder provides children with a range of nutritious foods. Children develop an understanding of nature and living things. For example, they hunt for snails and insects outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They enjoy activities that help them develop their understanding of technology. For example, they excitedly anticipate when the balls are going to pop out of a toy. Children develop independence effectively and are able to meet their own personal care needs. They learn about the cultures and celebrations of the people around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442096 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1095291 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Rainham, Kent. The childminder works with two assistants. She provides her childminding service all year, from 7am to 7pm, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification and receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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