Childminder EY443678

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 11 April 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not have a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. She does not self-evaluate her practice well to help identify areas of weakness and set targets for improvement. n The childminder does not successfully maintain and have records readily available to help ensure the effective management of the setting. She does not have a written statement of child protection procedures to follow to help safeguard children. This is a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.

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It has the following strengths

n Children make good progress and are prepared well for their next stage in learning. The childminder effectively uses the information from her observations and assessments to plan for children's interests and development. n The childminder successfully supports children's emotional well-being. For example, she offers settling-in sessions for new children and gives them extra care and attention, when needed. n Parents are happy with the service the childminder provides. They comment she shares regular information with them regarding their children's progress and care needs. This assists parents to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder takes children to the local parks, church groups and the library, which helps them learn about the world around them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date complete and maintain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification 11/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

formulate a written statement of procedures to follow to help safeguard children from abuse or neglect 11/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure records and information are effectively maintained and available, to aid the sound understanding of requirements and competent organisation of the setting. 11/02/2019

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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 improve the self-evaluation processes to help address any areas of weakness and improve the quality of the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including training and qualifications records. n The inspector spoke to parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She knows what to do if there was an allegation against herself or household members. The childminder understands how to identify children who are at risk of extreme ideas and views. However, she does not make sure that records are easily accessible and available to inform and assist her practice. For example, the childminder does not have a copy of the early years foundation stage requirements and, therefore, she lacks a secure understanding of some of her statutory responsibilities. The childminder works well with other settings children attend to aid a consistent approach. She successfully monitors their progress to help identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support. The childminder does not use self-evaluation well enough to help

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

identify and address any weaknesses in her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully supports children's learning and development. She follows their lead in play, to help keep their motivation and interest in their learning. The childminder builds children's communication and language development well. For example, she uses repetition of words to help build younger children's early speech. In addition, the childminder effectively supports children's listening and attention skills, such as singing songs and rhymes with them. The childminder successfully encourages children's physical and mathematical skills. For example, children tip and pour sand and the childminder introduces words, such as 'big' and 'empty' during their play. This helps to build their hand-to-eye coordination and early concept of shape, space and measure.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not ensure that she maintains a current paediatric first-aid qualification, as required. However, she has retained some of her knowledge and understanding from her previous training and promptly booked onto a course. Therefore, the breaches in requirements do not have a significant impact on children's safety and welfare. The childminder develops children's independence well. For instance, she encourages them to move sand from pot to pot with a spoon by themselves. The childminder effectively helps children learn about behavioural expectations. For example, she reminds them about being careful with a spade and sharing with each other. These are important skills they need for their future learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress that is relevant for their age and prepare well for their next stage in learning. They sustain their attention in activities, to help progress their development further. Children are confident and build their social skills well. For example, they bring books over for adults to read and wave to others. Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. For instance, they approach the childminder to sit on her knee and smile as they bounce up and down.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443678 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10075114 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 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 11 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Gillingham, Kent. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 7.30pm, throughout the year. The childminder is eligible to provide free early education funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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Registers

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