Childminder EY485434

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2018 5 June 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made significant improvements since her previous inspection. For example, she now uses accurate assessment to develop children's next steps in learning and plans activities that will move their learning forward. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder creates a welcoming environment where she effectively develops children's emotional well-being. Children develop strong attachments with the childminder and settle well.  The childminder is committed to evaluating and improving her practice. She reviews her practice and regularly completes training to keep herself up to date with the latest legislation and good practice.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She works closely with them, for instance, keeping them well informed about their child's day through emailed photographs and a daily diary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, children do not have opportunities to extend their understanding of the similarities and differences in the world beyond their own environment.  The childminder does not consistently support children who enjoy playing outdoors to engage with stimulating learning experiences.

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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

 create more opportunities for children to learn about the differences between people, languages and cultures beyond their own environment  provide a wider range of stimulating learning experiences that further supports children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, key policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector had a tour around all parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her plans for her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would alert her to concerns for a child's welfare and the actions that she should take. She has worked hard since the previous inspection and understands the benefits of developing her knowledge and skills to improve the outcomes for the children. For example, she completes regular childcare training, researches the internet and discusses good practice with other early years professionals. The childminder reviews her practice daily, assessing what has gone well and what needs to be improved. She uses discussions to involve parents and children in the process. The childminder works effectively in partnership with any other nurseries that children attend to enable them to experience a consistent approach in their care and learning. Parents are extremely positive about the care their children receive and comment that they love the updates and the childminder treats the children as if they were her own.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has improved the way she collects information from parents to find out what children enjoy and can do. This enables her to establish their individual starting points at the point of entry. She observes and monitors children's learning well and makes use of this information to understand each child's level of development and plan activities to extend their learning. Children develop their early writing skills well as they, for instance, select paper and pens to draw shapes and explain their pictures. The childminder follows the children's lead well and gives them time to explore the activities. For example, while children develop their small muscles by constructing with connecting straws, the childminder only supports the children when they become frustrated and are unable to link the straws.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a good role model. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and reassured in her care. For example, they feel secure enough to engage with visitors and enjoy her reassuring cuddles when tired or hungry. Children are good mannered and polite and need little reminding to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children respond very positively to praise and encouragement, which helps to support their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder teaches children to practise good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands after going to the toilet. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they run and climb on apparatus at the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. They happily make choices and are eager to join in with activities. Children develop skills that help to prepare them for their eventual move on to school. For example, they follow instructions, engage in conversations, use language and additional toys to extend their pretend play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485434 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1107940 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Chatham, Kent. The childminder provides childcare from 6.30am to 7pm from Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and personal holidays.

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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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