Childminder in Medway

Inspection date 30 April 2019 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 Children are happy and keen. They feel very comfortable, secure and valued. The childminder consistently promotes children's well-being, health and safety. Children respond well to the high expectations set and behaviour is very positive. n Relationships with parents are positive and productive. Parents are well informed, and commented on how well their children are doing. n The childminder has links with local groups and schools. These relationships help to ensure that children's needs are met, and they make progress during their time at the setting. n The childminder continuously follows and extends children's individual interests during activities, and this helps to support future learning as children are keen to learn. n Children make good progress from their starting points. Observation and planning systems are well used and influence activities, which are planned to be enriching and challenging.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses her knowledge to encourage the children, who progress well during their time at the setting. n On some occasions, children are not enabled to make choices about what they would like to play with. This limits their independent choices. n Children do not have consistent access to technology, such as programmable toys, during everyday play.

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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 organise resources and activities so that children can make independent choices during play and exploration n develop the use of technology so that children routinely have opportunities to develop skills in this area.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector sampled documents, policies and children's files. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children. n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection. Policies and procedures are robust and are used to ensure children are safe. They underpin the knowledge that the childminder has about what to do if she has a concern about a child. The childminder uses professional development effectively to improve her practice. For example, she works on enhancing the learning for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities as a way to extend the opportunities she provides for these children. The childminder has plans to further develop her practice. For example, she plans to build upon her extensive qualifications and experience. The childminder provides a good range of activities that support children's progress across all areas of learning. This helps to ensure that all children make progress in all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes observations of children learning and tailors activities effectively for what children need to learn next. She skilfully weaves children's weaknesses into challenging and exciting activities. For example, the childminder cleverly uses playtime as a distraction when encouraging children to taste food they would normally refuse. This supports healthy eating. Her knowledge and understanding of the ways in which children learn help her adapt her style of teaching to match children's individual needs. However, on some occasions, children are not able to access resources, and this limits their ability to make choices while they explore.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder, who is a good role model. She ensures that children understand rules, and helps them to consider how their actions may affect others. For example, she encourages children to share with each other and take turns so that they work together well. Children show good hygiene and knowledge. For example, they ask to wash their hands after using the toilet. This demonstrates their independence and maturity, and prepares them well for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. They are enthusiastic and excited to develop their skills and try new experiences. They happily lead their own learning and exploration, demonstrating high-level thinking skills as they play. The childminder is a good role model, providing support that helps children feel valued, excited, prepared and ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541975 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10089537 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 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Plumstead, in the London Borough of Greenwich. Childminding takes place Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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