Childminder EY355423

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2017 19 March 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 supports children's language well. She introduces new words in play and skilfully questions children to help them to develop thinking skills.  The childminder uses a range of mathematical concepts, such as counting and size. This helps children to make good progress with their mathematical development.  Children approach the childminder for support and guidance showing they feel safe and secure and their emotional needs are being met.  The childminder values the views of the parents and regularly sends out questionnaires. They report they are very happy with how she supports the needs of their children.  The childminder takes children to groups at the local cChildren's cCentre where they take part in a range of different activities. This allows them to learn about the wider community and supports their social skills.  The childminder offers a stimulating environment. There is a wide range of age-

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This provision is good

appropriate resources to support all areas of learning. This helps keep children motivated and interested in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to play and learn in the outdoor environment.

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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 for children to explore and learn in the outside area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the morning.  The inspector scrutinised a range of documents, including self-evaluation, policies and procedures.  The inspector sampled children's learning profiles, assessment records and tracking of their progress.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder effectively evaluates her business. She actively seeks the views of parents, both verbally and through the use of questionnaires, to help her make improved outcomes for children. She keeps her own knowledge up to date by completing training as well as sharing good practice with other childminders, who meet on a regular basis. Since the last inspection, she has purchased a range of different items to support children to learn about information and communication technology. Children make simple recordings using props and can view and talk about the films they have made, developing new skills for the future. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has up- to- date training and is aware of procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She assesses her home daily for potential hazards to ensure it is safe for children to play and learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works with parents to exchange information about their children's learning, interests and care routine, supporting continuity in learning. She plans to support all children's next steps using their interests to ensure they made good progress in their learning. For example, she uses a favourite book with props and printed words to extend children's thinking and imaginative skills. Children are learning skills in expressive art and design effectively. They have the opportunity to explore and mix colours recognising when they mix black and white they have created grey. Children are learning about the natural world. They plant seeds and watch them as they grow, observing the different changes that take place.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a wide range of activities for children to choose from enabling them to develop their independence. The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. She offers a range of freshly prepared food and supports children to make their own choices. For example, children can choose which fruit they would like for snack, which they then cut, learning how to use equipment safely. Children learn about emotions during their play as the childminder introduces the concepts of happy and sad when children are drawing faces. Children learn about each other's similarities and differences. For example, during Chinese New Year, the children made dragon puppets and took them to join in the parade in town.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain skills that helps prepare them for their next steps in learning. For example, children are learning to identify the sounds that letters represent, through singing and dancing to favourite songs. They also enjoy reading books with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355423 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1093046 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She lives in Chatham, Kent.

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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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