Childminder EY307526

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2017 30 August 2016

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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 are settled and play happily in the welcoming environment. The childminder has positive relationships with children and this helps to provide good support for their self-confidence and sense of belonging. Children feel secure, behave and progress well.  The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to have fun with language when they are in the early stages of talking.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively, and she seeks to extend her knowledge and improve her practice. For example, since the last inspection, she has extended her understanding of safeguarding and is able to clearly identify children at risk of harm.  The childminder recognises the important part that parents play in their children's learning. She shares play ideas and her observations with parents so that they are able

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This provision is good

to fully support children's learning experiences at home. Parents are appreciative of the opportunities they have to contribute to, and discuss, their children's achievements. Parents value the childminder's knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide children with opportunities to learn more about and understand different cultures of the world.  The childminder misses opportunities to provide further support for children to practise mark making to help develop their early writing skills.

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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

 build on the opportunities for children to explore and learn more about other cultures beyond their own experiences  review and improve the opportunities for children to explore making marks and develop their early writing skills in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during their play and learning experiences.  The inspector observed children and the childminder interacting, and discussed children's learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and they evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her qualifications.  The inspector reviewed written feedback from the parents of the children attending.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has updated her safeguarding training and has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder assesses risk effectively and minimises hazards. This helps support children's safety within the home and on outings. She develops good relationships with parents, who are pleased with how the childminder supports their children's progress. The childminder monitors children's development and uses her ongoing observations to identify children's next steps in learning. She shares information with other settings that children attend to support children's learning and provide continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts enthusiastically with children in their play. She builds on children's interests and offers them the opportunity to investigate. For example, she encourages children to problem solve as they plan their play and clear obstructions to make more space. Children develop early communication skills. For example, they enjoy babbling during interactions with the childminder and hearing new words. Children develop a love of literacy. They enjoy their favourite books and delight in turning the pages. The childminder incorporates mathematical language and encourages children to take on new challenges. For example, when playing with musical toys the childminder makes suggestions to help children push the right buttons and create more sounds. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. She takes them to visit places of interest, where children enjoy running and jumping, such as at local soft-play

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are sociable and happy. They chat confidently and clearly express their needs. The childminder provides a clean and organised play environment. Children are motivated and confidently lead their own learning. Children behave well and the childminder establishes routines and her expectations clearly. For example, children tidy up their toys to make space for a new activity. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively, for example, children spend time outdoors daily. They explore the local park and the play equipment in the garden. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, to help raise their self-esteem. They confidently feed themselves and are developing independence as the childminder encourages them to try new things.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of skills that prepares them well for their next stages of learning. For example, they enjoy developing their language and communication skills as they experiment with new sounds during play. Children enjoy investigating and they develop their physical skills as they try to build towers of varying heights. Children are active learners who display a strong sense of belonging.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307526 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1072638 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. The childminder is available to provide care each weekday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round. There is a steep slope to the front door, and there are stairs from the front door to the living room. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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