Childminder EY493093

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 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

 Children excitedly explore the stimulating environment and interact with a good range of toys and resources. For example, they confidently operate the till as they play in the 'shop'. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder is a good role model and has a strong knowledge of the needs of all children. For instance, she is quick to recognise when children are beginning to get hungry or require a bottle.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children. She is aware of the action to take and who to contact should she have any concerns regarding children's welfare.  Children's behaviour is appropriate to their age. The childminder has clear rules and boundaries to support children to learn how to share, for instance, as they take turns singing into the microphone.  The childminder offers children a wide range of experiences to support the

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This provision is good

development of their social skills, such as visits to local groups to interact with other children and adults.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities to see written words in the environment and engage with a wide range of resources to help support them with their early writing skills.  The childminder does not consistently gather sufficient information about what children are learning at home.

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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

 review and improve the opportunities children have to see print within the environment and develop their early writing skills  build on the existing good partnerships with parents to encourage them to share more information about their child's learning and development at home to support continuity in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the daily routine and practice, and discussed the organisation and management of the childminding service with the childminder.  The inspector and childminder observed children and discussed the learning that took place.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the safeguarding policy and children's assessment documents.  Parents' feedback was sampled through letters of recommendation.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She carries out thorough risk assessments for the home and when on outings to protect children and maintain their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and takes into account the views of parents and children to help her improve her practice. She undertakes a range of professional development opportunities to keep her practice up to date. For example, she regularly completes online safeguarding and curriculum training. The childminder works effectively with other settings children attend and has strong links with other early years professionals, to provide continuity of care and learning for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes thorough observations and assessments of children's learning to review their progress. She has a good knowledge of children's interests and stages of development, which she uses to help her plan challenging activities. For example, she incorporates pump dispensers into water play to assist children's physical skills and develop their control and coordination. Children are developing an interest in early reading. For instance, they enjoy turning the pages of the musical books and excitedly pressing the buttons to listen to the sounds they make. The childminder provides the children with a good range of sensory experiences. For example, children investigate a basket of natural resources. The childminder skilfully asks children questions to challenge their thinking and introduce new vocabulary. For instance, she compares the prickly feel of the pinecone with the smooth wooden spoon to help extend children's knowledge and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy investigating and exploring in the outside environment. For example, they like to play in the push-along cars, which helps to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy trips out, such as visits to shops and parks, to learn about their local community. The childminder encourages children to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides them with nutritious home-cooked meals and encourages them to try a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. The childminder talks to the children about choosing healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They acquire the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to nursery or school. For example, they listen and follow instructions as they use musical instruments. Children are active learners who enjoy playing together and imaginatively. For instance they happily take part in role-play games with their friends. Children learn to value and respect their own and other people's similarities and differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493093 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1025911 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 4 Number of children on roll 10

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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. The childminder works each weekday from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant 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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