Childminder in Medway

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder gathers information about children and their families and offers children settling-in sessions. She provides a range of ways to support children when they start. For instance, children bring in a comfort toy from home. Children play and share with others well. The childminder uses activities such as 'what's in the box' to help children develop their language and mathematical skills. For instance, they delight in singing songs as they count from one to 10. Children listen to the childminder and behave well. However, on occasions, she does not have clear learning intentions during activities. As a result, children lose interest.

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The provision requires improvement

Young children develop their independence skills and manage their personal hygiene. For example, they wash their hands before having their water. In addition, children skilfully pour fresh water from the jugs. They have a good understanding of how to keep hydrated.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder uses her observations of children to plan for their learning. However, she does not use this information well enough to plan adult-led activities. For instance, children are encouraged to search for farm animals to add to the messy play. They do not have a clear understanding of what is expected from them. In addition, the childminder does not adapt activities to the individual children's needs. Therefore, children do not fully benefit from the learning opportunity.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills. Children are eager to participate during circle time, rhymes and songs to extend their vocabulary. They sit and concentrate. However, some activities are not planned to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all children. For example, children recite the days and months of the year. However, the childminder does not provide a context to help them fully understand the words and language. n The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves healthy. Children have healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. For instance, during snack time, they choose grapes and strawberries. Children follow good hygiene routines. For example, they know that they do not share a towel to dry their hands. This helps to reduce the risks of cross-infection. n The childminder works closely with parents right from the start. Parents comment that they appreciate the daily information they receive. In addition,

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parents with young babies appreciate the useful tips and suggestions to support children's learning at home. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her setting. She uses feedback from

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18 January 2022 parents to help review her provision. Although the childminder does aspire to achieve goals, she does not target her professional development for the future. n Children have strong relationships with the childminder. They confidently explore the resources and are eager to participate in activities. For instance, young children are encouraged to search for and identify different farm animals. However, the childminder does not consider how to differentiate activities to support children's individual learning needs. She does not have clear steps for children to achieve specific challenges. n Children have daily opportunities for exercise outdoors and in the childminder's home. They are independent in their personal care. For instance, young children take off their shoes and coats and hang them up on their pegs. Older children help to tidy up when asked and put the toys away. Children make good progress

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in their physical development. n The childminder uses photographs from children's families to teach them about their similarities and differences. This helps children develop a positive awareness of the diverse communities around them. n The childminder encourages children to have access to resources that help them to develop their small muscle skills. For example, children use chunky chalk to draw on large pieces of paper on the floor. They are encouraged to name the colours they use, such as 'blue' and 'green'. n The childminder has completed training to improve her knowledge. However, she does not target training to help her implement the differentiation needed during adult-led activities to promote children's individual learning needs, so that they make the best possible progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's home is safe and secure. She keeps records of any visitors to the premises, carries out regular risk assessments and keeps records up to date. The childminder routinely completes online safeguarding refreshes to keep her knowledge up to date. In addition, she understands the wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms of potential child abuse or neglect. She knows what to do and who to report to if she has any concerns that children may be at risk of harm.

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Due date

18 January 2022 develop practice to consider children's age, stage and individual development needs to plan and provide enjoyable and suitably challenging adult-initiated activities that extend their skills 25/03/2022

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Due date

develop the quality of teaching to ensure that each child is consistently challenged in accordance with what they already know and can do, so that they make continual progress 25/03/2022

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Due date

target professional development and undertake appropriate training opportunities to help build on teaching skills and offer good-quality education to all children. 25/03/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558226 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10190732 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector assessed the effectiveness of safeguarding and care procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times to discuss leadership and management, and sampled documentation. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector toured the premises and completed a learning walk with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

18 January 2022 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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18 January 2022 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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