Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2017 1 December 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 are settled and develop close relationships with the childminder. They spontaneously go to her for hugs and to share their play.  The childminder has a strong understanding of children's individual learning needs. She carefully assesses their learning and precisely identifies what children need to learn next to support their development.  Children learn a good range of mathematical language and concepts. For example, the childminder models words such as 'big' and 'little', and talks to children about the different weight of objects.  The childminder has successful partnerships with parents and excellent links with other settings that children attend. She encourages effective information sharing about children's development and well-being. Continuity in children's care and education is successful.  Children make good progress in their learning and development, and most make better than typical progress from their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to help children identify their feelings and those of others.  The childminder has not explored further ways of supporting children to make healthy food and drink choices.

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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 better use of opportunities to help children understand their own feelings and those of other people  strengthen the support for children to make healthy food and drink choices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read written feedback from parents and considered their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and outside and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector reviewed documentation, such as the paediatric first-aid training certificate and children's learning records.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to developing her practice to achieve the best outcomes for children. For example, she attends training and ensures that it has a positive impact for children, such as the development of her partnership working with parents. The childminder evaluates her provision well. She reflects on the learning experiences she offers and makes changes where she can see they would further benefit children. For example, she has developed her outside learning environment to enable children to have access in all weathers. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe, such as through good risk assessments. She knows the action to take if she has concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong and the childminder plans a range of interesting and exciting learning experiences. She tracks children's learning well. She identifies any gaps in their development and knows what they can do. Children are successful communicators and receive good support to develop their skills further. For example, the childminder models a wide range of language and helps children to identify the front, back and underneath of a toy car. The childminder skilfully supports children to tidy up and makes learning enjoyable. For instance, she successfully makes tidying up into a game to encourage children to put toys away and children respond well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is positive and caring. She supports children to be confident, for example, by praising their efforts and achievements. Children learn to be independent and like completing tasks for themselves. For instance, they learn to turn the tap on to wash their hands. The childminder supports children's behaviour well. She helps children learn to take turns with resources and divide them out equally. Children learn about people in the world around them, such as when they spend time in the local community at toddler groups and events. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to challenge themselves physically. For example, she takes children to a gym session where they can run, bounce and explore movements freely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enjoy learning. They are confident to explore their surroundings and like making choices in their play, such as whether to play inside or outside. Children learn about safety and people who help us. For example, they role play with emergency vehicles and know to help if someone is in need. Children engage well in role play based on their own experiences. For instance, they pretend to make things in the kitchen and have picnics. Children learn a good range of skills in readiness for their next stage of learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440480 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1071480 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Gillingham, Kent. She offers flexible care on weekdays throughout the year, except family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged 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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