Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 2017 Not applicable

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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 well-qualified childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. For example, she helps support children's play and learning through good interactions and skilful questions. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a positive role model for children. She reinforces positive behaviour through lots of praise and encouragement. For instance, she praises the children for sharing and helping each other while building sandcastles in the garden.  The childminder builds effective relationships with parents. For example, she shares valuable information with them to support children's development and learning at home.  The childminder has given careful thought to the layout of the playroom. Children are able to easily access the wide variety of toys and resources on offer, which helps to encourage them to be independent and to make informed choices in their play.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children. She is aware of the action to take and whom to contact should she have any concerns regarding children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage children to understand that written words have meanings.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to build on the learning of those children who want to be outdoors.

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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

 strengthen the opportunities children have to learn that print carries meaning, to extend further their interest in literacy  review and improve the opportunities for children to extend their learning, particularly for those children who prefer to learn in the outdoor environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read parents' questionnaires to gain their feedback on the service they receive.  The inspector observed the daily routine and practice, and discussed how the childminder organises and manages her service.  The inspector and the childminder observed children and discussed the learning that took place.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's learning and development information.  The inspector had a tour of all areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder closely supervises and monitors children to help keep them safe. She carries out thorough risk assessments for the home and when on outings to keep children safe and secure at all times. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date effectively. For example, she has recently updated her first-aid qualification and completes online training and research. She constantly evaluates the setting to help ensure that her practice meets the needs of children and families. For instance, parents' views on the service they receive are sought through daily discussions and questionnaires. The childminder has established close links with other early years professionals. For instance, she shares information on children's progress and next steps with other settings children attend to help provide continuity of their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has effective systems for observing, assessing and monitoring children's progress to ensure there are no gaps in their learning. She plans a range of stimulating activities, based on children's interests and stage of development. Children eagerly participate in craft activities, such as exploring colours and patterns as they paint rainbows and learn to write their name. Children develop good communication and language skills. For example, the childminder listens closely to the children and sensitively repeats words back so that they can hear them pronounced correctly. Children enjoy being curious and imaginative, such as piling sand on top of their hand to form a volcano, then pulling out their hand to see if the pile of sand stays to form a dome.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and very comfortable in their environment. They build warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder encourages children to take care of the toys and their environment. For example, they tidy toys away before getting out others to make sure they have space to play. Children are independent and the childminder urges them to undertake small tasks, such as putting on their shoes. Children learn to value and respect the differences between themselves and others. The childminder offers children a range of healthy snacks and is aware of how to meet any dietary needs. Children lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they have opportunities to exercise daily in the garden and at local play areas, where they enjoy having a picnic as well as practising their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to nursery or school. They understand and follow rules that keep them safe, such as holding onto the sides when climbing steps. They are keen to learn and persevere at tasks. For example, they try to spread the butter around the slice of bread when making their sandwich for lunch.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488011 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1014015 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Chatham Kent. She provides care five days a week, from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. She is registered to provide overnight care. The childminder holds a relevant early years degree and has early years professional status.

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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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