Childminder EY422228

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel happy and safe. Children play in a designated playroom that contains a wide range of high-quality resources to support children's learning and development. The childminder forms close attachments with children and is responsive to their individual needs. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder adopts effective teaching strategies for supporting young children's emerging speaking skills. For example, she develops children's vocabulary well. The childminder speaks clearly and listens intently to children. She ensures that she accentuates the sounds in words and uses the correct pronunciation.

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The provision is good

Children learn to behave well and respond attentively. The childminder is skilled at helping children to take turns. She has a calm approach and clearly explains to children how to share, using age-appropriate language.

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The provision is good

Children develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. For example, the environment has positive cultural images, books and role-play resources for the children to explore.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a flexible childcare service that meets the differing needs of children and their families. She liaises with parents to establish information about children so that she can meet their needs from the start. The childminder promotes a calm atmosphere in which children quickly feel comfortable. Children learn to share and show consideration for others. The childminder identifies strategies for managing behaviour such as distraction, talking about why behaviour is inappropriate and offering praise in acknowledgement of positive behaviour. n Children's early literacy skills are supported well. Children have access to a wide range of books and stories. They enjoy creative activities where they are encouraged to give meaning to the marks that they make, and take pride in identifying their own written name. Children demonstrate very good pencil control, and this helps to develop their early writing skills. Children are

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need to do better?

supported to develop skills they need for future learning. For example, young children feed themselves and learn to wipe their hands and faces after mealtimes. Older children lead their own play and exploration, count, and help tidy away their toys. n The childminder has established good partnership working with other professionals, including the local school and other settings that children attend,

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need to do better?

23 January 2020 to give children the support they need. Children benefit from seamless transitions on to their next stages of education. n Parents are very positive about the care the childminder provides. They say how well the childminder supports their children to make progress in their learning and that she also supports parents when required. Parents say that the childminder provides a safe environment where their children are well cared for. Although the childminder works very well with parents overall, there is less emphasis on their involvement in the evaluation of the childminder's practice. n The childminder accesses some training to maintain statutory requirements. However, she does not always target her professional development precisely enough to extend her knowledge of any changes regarding early years and develop an expert knowledge of teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding, the indicators of abuse and how to protect children in her care. She is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and where to report any concerns she may have about a child. The childminder encourages children to keep safe within the environment, for instance by tidying toys away and sitting down when eating. Safety gates are in place to prevent children from accessing the kitchen area, and the premises are secure.

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should:

n improve professional development opportunities to develop teaching to an outstanding level n engage parents more closely in the evaluation of the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422228 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10132689 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 to 10 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered with Ofsted in 2011. She lives in Rochester, Kent. She works Monday to Friday all year around.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder discussed the way in which the provision supports children's learning. n The inspector observed children's play and spoke to children at various times during the inspection. n A tour of the home was completed with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

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

23 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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