Childminder EY406319

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with this welcoming childminder. They arrive happily, excited to see the childminder and her dogs. The childminder ensures that her home is clean and hygienic. She teaches children the importance of good hygiene and calm behaviour around animals. Parents report that the childminder is 'warm' and 'welcoming' and that they value the range of activities that she provides. Children demonstrate that they feel safe as they laugh and chat contentedly with the childminder. She knows the children well and makes sure that she has a broad range of toys to engage their interest.

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The provision is good

The childminder is ambitious for the children. She provides activities that challenge them in all areas of learning. For example, she provides a sensory activity where children can discuss windy, wintry weather, make wind with a bicycle pump and use materials to represent snow. Children begin to recognise and manage their own care needs. For example, young children happily try to undo their own zips and take off their shoes, placing them carefully in the right place. However, occasionally, the childminder steps in too quickly to do things for the children that they are capable of doing themselves.

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n The childminder gathers good information about children from their parents before they start. She uses this information to plan stimulating activities that build on what the children know and can do. She uses their interests to keep them engaged in their learning. She works in partnership with other providers to develop a shared approach to children's learning. For instance, she shares books that children bring back from nursery. The childminder discusses what children have enjoyed and played with, both with nursery staff and the children. n Children are curious and friendly. They speak confidently to the childminder and visitors to the setting. They are keen to share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder teaches children to understand and follow rules, for example not engaging with the dogs while children are eating their lunch. She clearly explains to young children that it is not good for dogs to eat human food and that

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children must be careful to keep their lunch on the table. Children quickly learn the routines. For example, they know they should take their shoes off when they arrive and where to hang their coat. This helps to prepare them for the next stages in their learning, including school. n The childminder is an excellent role model for the children. She is consistently calm and polite. She listens to the children with interest and encourages them to share their thoughts and opinions. The childminder teaches them how to stay safe and healthy as they learn to wash their hands carefully and to sit at a table to eat. She provides opportunities for children to be physically active, such as

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9 January 2020 trips to the park and physical games in the home. n The childminder teaches children mathematical concepts naturally as she engages with the children. For example, she supports them to count their sandwiches and to compare the sizes of dinosaurs. She encourages children to notice the characters in the story and fill in missing words as she reads to them. Children giggle as they snuggle up to share a story. The childminder teaches children early writing skills through a range of interesting activities. For instance, she takes them to the park to do bark rubbing. n The childminder talks confidently about how she would support all children's needs. For example, she would work with other agencies to ensure that she could meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She evaluates her provision well and researches activities that will engage the children who attend.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance of preparing children for life in modern Britain and shows a commitment to promoting diversity. However, opportunities for younger children to develop an awareness of cultures and communities beyond their own experience are not fully developed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a determined and committed attitude to promoting children's safety and well-being. She has a detailed knowledge of the signs that a child might be at risk. She undertakes regular training that deepens her knowledge. For example, she understands that vulnerable children are particularly at risk of grooming and radicalisation. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe online. She shares with parents links to useful information she gathers from her training. The childminder has a sound knowledge of how she should report safeguarding concerns, including any concerns about a member of her household.

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should:

n take every opportunity to teach children to develop and practise their independence skills n improve opportunities for all children to develop a deeper understanding of communities and traditions beyond their own experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406319 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10071679 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 2 to 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Chatham, Kent. The childminder is available to work each weekday from 8am to 6pm for most of the year. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector viewed and discussed the layout of the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and they discussed the impact it has on children's learning and development. n Parents' written comments were read and the inspector took account of their views. n A range of documents were sampled, including the childminder's safeguarding and complaints policies. n The inspector spoke to the children present and observed them at play.

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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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9 January 2020 9 January 2020 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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