Childminder in Medway

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 10 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 knows children well. She uses her good knowledge of how children learn to make regular detailed assessments and to plan their next steps in learning. Extra support is put in place if needed, so that all children can make good progress. n The childminder offers a reassuring routine which she skilfully adapts to accommodate the needs and requests of the children. For example, lunch is served a little later to allow children to remain absorbed and focused in their play. Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder evaluates her practice well. However, there is scope for her to enhance the self-evaluation process further by finding ways to collect the views of parents and children, to help her to identify improvements and to measure any impact for families. n The childminder skilfully develops children's early mathematical awareness as they play. For example, she focuses children's attention on recognising individual shapes that

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This provision is good

make up everyday objects, such as the circular door on the washing machine. n The childminder regularly shares information with parents and has good relationships with other settings that children attend. This ensures a joined-up approach that promotes children's overall development and contributes to good continuity of care. n Although partnerships with parents are good, the childminder does not seek detailed information to gain an in-depth understanding of what all children know and can already do when they first start.

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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 seek further opportunities for parents and children to share their views, to help identify strengths and areas for improvement as part of the self-evaluation process n gather more detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they start, to help establish their starting points and to enhance the accuracy of initial assessments.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all areas of the house where children play, eat and sleep. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took parents' views into account by reading their written comments. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, suitability and recruitment and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues. She knows how to respond and who to contact if she is concerned about a child's welfare. Her comprehensive induction process ensures the newly appointed assistant fully understands all policies and procedures, including positive behaviour management and child protection. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains her professional development by attending regular training on specific subjects and areas of interest, such as outdoor play. She regularly meets with other childminders so that children can socialise in larger groups and to share information and ideas to support good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what children need to move their learning forward. She plans stimulating activities that entice and stimulate children's curiosity. For example, they enjoy feeling under foamy bubbles to find different shapes. Her high-level interactions encourage children to engage in conversations and share their experiences. Children love to cuddle up with the childminder to enjoy their favourite stories. She encourages them to help tell the story and to look for clues in the pictures to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder skilfully encourages children to try new techniques to increase their physical skills, such as rolling and flattening dough or using scissors to cut it into smaller pieces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to be physically active and have plenty of fresh air. For example, they take regular walks to the play parks and country park nearby. Children's emotional and care needs are met very well. For example, the childminder recognises when they need to rest before they become overtired. During the walk to school, children demonstrate very good awareness of road safety. They listen carefully to the childminder's instructions as they wait and hold hands to safely cross the road. She encourages children to eat healthily and ensures their personal dietary requirements are fully met. Children learn to value the cultures and views of others as they explore their local community and the wider world. For example, they learn about different festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Christmas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged and focused in their self-chosen activities. They are motivated to try new ways of doing things, such as making spirals with dough or constructing shapes with straws. They develop their writing skills as they use chalk outside and make marks in messy play. They practise counting and looking for similarities and differences as they share books and stories. All children are supported to make good progress in their learning and development. Consequently, they are very well prepared with the skills they need to enjoy their future learning, such as when they go to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415214 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10071682 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Gillingham, Kent. She operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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