Childminder in Medway

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is a positive role model and has a good knowledge of the needs of all children. For instance, she is quick to recognise when children are beginning to get hungry or require a drink of water. n The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may highlight a concern in relation to child protection. She is aware of the action to take and who to contact to keep children safe. n The childminder plans activities based on children's next steps and interests. For instance, children develop their independence and hand-to-eye coordination as they pour water into cups at the teddies tea party. n Children are happy and confident in the childminders care. They have close bonds with the childminder and freely investigate and explore the childminders home. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with daily opportunities to exercise. For example, children play outside in the garden, as well as

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This provision is good

going further afield to the local park to use larger play equipment to help support their physical development. n The childminder has not fully considered ways to support and challenge older children's early writing skills to help develop their interest in literacy. n The childminder does not consistently provide children with additional resources to increase their knowledge of the world around them.

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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

n enhance ways to support and challenge older children's early writing skills. n strengthen the experiences children have to explore similarities and differences in a range of materials as they learn about the world around them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector talked to the childminder about the service she provides and plans she has to improve and develop her practice. n The inspector discussed risk assessments with the childminder and inspected the premises. n The inspector read letters of reference from parents to take account of their views. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's learning and development information.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments and helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she teaches older children about how to cross the road safely. The childminder closely watches and monitors children to maintain their well-being. Safeguarding is effective. She reflects on the service she provides to help identify ways to improve outcomes for children and their families. The childminder undertakes a range of professional development to keep her practice up to date. For example, she has completed a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder has good links with other early years professionals. She understands the importance of working with staff at other settings to help provide children with a continuity of care and learning. The childminder has established positive relationships with parents. For example, she informs them about their children's progress and gives them information

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observation and assessment to help her monitor children's progress and to identify any gaps in learning. She helps children to develop strong communication and language skills. For example, she introduces new vocabulary, such as 'splodgy' as the children explore the water, that has been spilt on to the floor. The childminder incorporates mathematical language and urges children to take on new challenges. For example, she counted the pieces of play toast as they placed them into the toy toaster. The childminder makes effective use of praise to encourage children and acknowledge their achievements. For instance, she congratulates the children as they work out how to turn the dial to make the toast pop up out of the toaster. Children develop strong problem-solving skills. .

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to learn about their own and the wider community. For instance, they go to the library and attend a variety of groups where they are able to interact with other children and adults to help support their social development. The childminder helps children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides them with home cooked meals and takes into account any food preferences, allergies and intolerances to ensure she meets children's individual needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring technology, such as pressing the keys on the electronic keyboard to see which song will be played. Their behaviour is good. They are kind to their friends as they learn how to take turns and share resources. Children learn to respect their own and other peoples differences and display a strong sense of belonging. They follow good hygiene routines and attend to their own personal care needs, relevant to their age and ability. For instance, children use wipes to clean their hands after nappy changes and before eating. Children enjoy looking at books independently as well as listening to stories read by the childminder as they develop an interest in the written word. Children make good progress and gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538859 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10079146 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Rochester, Kent. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 7.30 am to 7pm, during most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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