Childminder EY401153

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 2 February 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 effectively supports young children to develop secure language skills, particularly for those learning English as an additional language. For instance, she encourages the use of simple words from their home languages in addition to using the matching English words.  The quality of teaching is good. Children have a variety of activities indoors and outdoors that help them make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle in well and to share information that supports children's care and continued learning and development.  Children show good physical control and coordination. For example, they dance, sing and clap along to familiar songs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children and babies do not have many opportunities to investigate and experiment with different materials and textures.  At times, the childminder does not encourage children to develop their independence.

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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 that young children have to investigate and experiment with a wide variety of different textures and materials  increase opportunities to encourage children to develop their independence further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practices and discussed with the childminder how well these support children's learning.  The inspector read some of the childminder's documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about self-evaluation, activity planning and child development.  The inspector looked at children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and recognises her strengths and weaknesses. She routinely keeps her knowledge up to date and shares information with other childminders. Children are kept safe and secure through effective risk assessments completed for the home and outings. The childminder shares information about children's care and learning needs with her assistant and supervises his practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates to children to help them learn a new skill. For instance, she shows them how to use a whistle by taking a big breath and blowing into the top. She then praises them when they are successful and children are clearly proud of their achievement. The childminder uses spontaneous events as a learning opportunity. For example, she encourages children to look at an aeroplane in the sky and they talk about where the passengers may be going. The childminder uses routine activities to support early counting skills. For instance, she counts each sock and shoe as she helps young children get dressed and ready to go outside. The childminder assesses and monitors the children's development well. This helps her plan the next steps in their learning to ensure they continue to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and secure in the childminder's care. They confidently move around her home and happily select toys to play with. The childminder has a good understanding of young children's individual interests and ensures they are consistently challenged with exciting activities. For instance, they enjoy making animal sounds to each other. The childminder gently helps children understand boundaries and expected behaviour using clear explanations. Children enjoy what they are doing and are keen to persevere as they play. For instance, they try different ways to stick the building bricks together and are pleased when they are successful. The childminder helps young children learn about their bodies and how to keep healthy. For example, she explains that wiping a runny nose will help them 'breathe better'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate good levels of involvement as they play. They are interested to see the wheels of a car turn when they spin them. Children practise their small and large muscle movements regularly. For instance, they can push buttons and jump on a trampoline. Young children develop an early interest in books. They are keen to look at the pictures and can turn each page. Children get a good start and gain the skills they need to prepare them for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401153 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1094096 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Frindsbury, near Rochester, Kent. The childminder is available for childcare daily, all year round, including overnight care. She holds an appropriate level 3 early years qualification. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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