Childminder in Medway

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are cared for extremely well in this very welcoming and stimulating environment. They are happy and confident, and have lots of opportunities to choose from a wide range of appealing activities and resources. The childminder is especially passionate about outdoor activities and children have many opportunities to enjoy physical activities in the local parks and open spaces. The childminder makes excellent use of what the local community has to offer and children enjoy visiting a variety of playgroups, libraries and music sessions. This leads to children developing good social skills and contributes to their excellent behaviour. Children are very polite, respectful and friendly when they play with each other, participate in focused activities and communicate with the childminder. The childminder is an excellent role model. She values and respects children's choices. This contributes to the warm and kind environment she creates and maintains for children in her

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The provision is good

home. The childminder organises her environment well. Activities are planned with children's interests in mind and are adapted well to the differing ages of children. Opportunities to build on children's literacy skills are captured effectively by the childminder. The childminder is dedicated to updating her knowledge and understanding and uses an effective self-evaluation system to plan realistic and achievable targets for the future.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder demonstrates an enthusiastic and dedicated approach to her childminding. She shows warmth towards the children and supports them effectively to make good progress across all areas of their learning and development. n The childminder places a strong focus on children's language and communication skills. She sings familiar songs with the children, and they are beginning to show an interest in books and reading. The childminder models language to support younger children's emerging communication skills. She encourages older children to use their words to share their thoughts and feelings. n The childminder has strong relationships with parents. Parents are provided with regular and detailed information about their children. Their views and comments are used to inform next steps for children's learning. They feel fully included in their children's care and learning and speak extremely highly about the care she

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provides. They particularly enjoy the time the childminder spends outside with the children and the different places she visits. n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning and development. She uses this information to make plans based around children's interests. The childminder has efficient systems in place to identify and address gaps in children's learning. Children make good progress for

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6 February 2020 their age and stage of development in all areas of learning. They receive valuable support from the childminder, helping to prepare them well for their future move to nursery or school. n Children have countless opportunities to make their own decisions and lead their own play. This helps them become self-assured and independent. For younger children and children who are still developing their vocabulary, the childminder has created interesting ways for them to contribute. For example, during song time, children use a visual song board to choose which songs to sing. n Children's behaviour is excellent and this is because the childminder spends time explaining why certain behaviours are and are not acceptable. She teaches children how to share and take turns. Children enthusiastically sing 'sharing is caring' when they resolve a dispute. n The childminder observes children as they play to see what they know and

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understand. She assesses their learning and plans exciting and stimulating activities to captivate children's curiosity and desire to learn. n Mealtimes are a social occasion where children enjoy a range of healthy food. Children wash their hands before eating, with the support of the childminder. However, at times, the childminder does not extend children's understanding of why they follow appropriate hygiene routines, the benefits of the food they eat and the reasons why washing hands is important. n The childminder reflects on her practice and her provision. She seeks regular feedback from parents and keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder attends regular training opportunities and brings the knowledge she has acquired back to the setting to make improvements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She is passionate and dedicated to keeping children safe. The childminder attends safeguarding training regularly and takes advantage of online training to further enhance her ability to protect children from harm. She fully understands procedures for reporting concerns. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe when they are out and about in the community.

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n deepen children's understanding of the importance of good health and hygiene practices and how these contribute to their overall well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376623 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10137947 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates her service Mondays to Thursdays from 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She observed the quality of care and assessed the impact of the childminder's interactions on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views from documents provided by the childminder for the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised.

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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

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