Childminder in Medway

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder works effectively and reflects regularly, with her assistants, on their practice with children. However, the childminder does not fully utilise training opportunities to develop her practice further and improve outcomes for children. The childminder employs two assistants to help with the children. Children feel confident, safe and secure. However, older children do not have a broad range of opportunities to develop and extend their use of language to help further aid their learning. The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment for the children. She has developed strong relationships with them and their families. For example, she shares her knowledge and experience to help parents better support their children's learning and care needs.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She identifies children's starting points and plans for each child. The childminder is focused on supporting children to make good progress. Children use their physical skills, for instance climbing on ride-on toys and exploring craft activities. The childminder uses her observations of children's abilities to assess, progress and plan her teaching. She encourages children's independence skills. For example, she encourages children of all ages to try for themselves and explore their abilities. The childminder provides parents with regular information.

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need to do better?

n Children are encouraged to behave well. The childminder helps them to show consideration for others, such as by reinforcing sharing and cooperation. She praises children for their achievements. For example, she thanks them for helping at tidy-up time. n The childminder uses her observations of children to develop the next steps in their learning. She plans an interesting range of physical activities to develop children's hand-to-eye coordination and develop their physical skills even further. For example, children participate in activities, selecting items to stick and arrange using their fingers. n The childminder pays careful attention to children's physical and emotional needs. She is kind and nurturing, using everyday routines, such as nappy changing, to support children's emotional development and language skills. The childminder is animated when she talks to young children as she changes their

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nappies. However, the childminder does not always take opportunities with older children to extend and develop their language skills. n Children benefit from spending time outdoors each day and enjoy visits to the local park for exercise to develop their large-muscle skills. They have healthy snacks which help to support a healthy lifestyle. The childminder teaches children to consider risks as they play, for example allowing them to practise

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need to do better?

13 December 2019 climbing under her supervision and guidance. n Children are emotionally secure. The childminder is committed to building good relationships with them and their families. Parents are kept well informed about the children's daily activities and their ongoing progress. The childminder offers good advice and support to families for children's learning at home. n Although the childminder has attended mandatory training, she does not adequately identify her individual training needs. She does not plan her professional development to ensure she continues to raise the good quality of her teaching even further. n The childminder provides a wide range of interesting resources and experiences to help children build up their understanding of different people and lifestyles. For example, she plans visits in the local community. n The childminder encourages children to explore their own ideas in their play and

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need to do better?

uses these moments to deepen their understanding. For instance, she listens carefully to children talk about their family relationships while they make Christmas decorations to take home. The childminder helps children to develop an interest in creativity as she allows them time to explore their enjoyment in the activity, teaching them how to use their resources correctly and carefully. n The childminder involves her assistants in the evaluation of her setting, so that they can plan improvements together. Changes are made to the environment and to planning based on observations made by the team. The childminder has identified; that she can further develop her partnerships with parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows what to do and who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date and reads about additional safeguarding issues to help her protect children from harm. She ensures any new information is shared with her assistants, who are aware of potential signs and symptoms of abuse. They are well informed about how and when to make referrals to other agencies, including Ofsted. The childminder carries out regular and ongoing checks on the environment to help her respond to identified potential risks to children. The childminder has completed training to learn how to identify children who may be at risk of radicalisation or extremism.

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should:

n seek regular professional development opportunities to further improve the quality of teaching and outcomes for children of all ages n increase opportunities for older children to engage in exploratory dialogue to

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should:

13 December 2019 build on their vocabulary skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547958 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10106958 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 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Rochester, Kent. The childminding service is open on Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children age two and three years. She works with two assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the support for children's learning. n The inspector reviewed a selection of the childminder's paperwork, including her safeguarding policy. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder intends children to learn, based on what they know and can already do. n The inspector observed mealtimes and personal hygiene routines, including nappy-changing procedures. n The childminder talked about how she would support the different children who attend her setting.

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Inspection activities

13 December 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

13 December 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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