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

All children are happy and confident and show a positive attitude towards their learning. They are motivated to join in with the interesting activities that the childminder carefully plans for them. For example, children enjoy talking about the different animals that can be kept as pets. They go on to visit a pet shop and buy a fish tank and a book to read with the childminder about how to look after fish. Children set the tank up and go and choose fish to occupy it, which they are excited to help look after. Children enjoy learning about the natural world. They enjoy planting strawberries, tomatoes and peppers and eagerly wait for them to grow.

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The provision is good

All children develop good social skills. They are polite and behave well. Children maturely follow the rules and know what is expected of them. They play happily together and share and take turns with good levels of maturity. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They explore the different ways they can move their bodies. For example, they balance along crates, jump over skipping ropes, ascend climbing walls and learn to balance on one foot. The childminder supports children to develop good communication skills. She asks them thought- provoking questions and allows them time to think and then respond. Children enjoy singing and listening to stories. They are confident to share their ideas and thoughts.

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need to do better?

n The childminder establishes positive relationships with children. She gets to know their individual personalities well, including their likes and dislikes. This helps her to plan activities that she knows children will enjoy. Therefore, children remain interested in their learning experiences and make good progress. All children have a good sense of belonging and positive levels of well-being. They enjoy the company of the childminder and are settled and happy. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. For example, at the end of each day, she thinks about what children enjoyed doing and how she can enhance their enjoyment next time. The childminder uses her findings to support her future activity plans. n The childminder is keen to build on her good knowledge and skills. For example, she attends regular training. The childminder has recently learned different ways in which she can broaden her food menu to ensure that she provides healthy,

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need to do better?

balanced and nutritious meals for children. n The childminder has worked hard to ensure that the setting is hygienic and safe. Overall, this is a success. However, she does not ensure that all children consistently understand and follow hygiene rules, such as thoroughly washing their hands just before snack time.

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need to do better?

23 February 2022 n The childminder has a good understanding of all areas of learning. Overall, she supports children to gain skills to support their future learning. For example, children have some opportunity to choose their own play and have good levels of concentration in their choice of activity. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage all children to try and complete tasks that they are capable of. This includes preparing and serving their own snacks and lunches and accessing some of the resources, such as tissues to wipe their own nose. n The childminder establishes secure and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them fully involved and informed in their children's learning and achievements. For example, at the end of each day, she shares photographs and videos of what their children have enjoyed doing. The childminder makes a good link between the children's learning at her setting and their learning at home.

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need to do better?

For instance, she shares resources with parents to enjoy at home with their children, such as games and books. n The childminder builds and maintains effective partnerships with other early years professionals. She successfully provides children with a consistent link between their care and learning at both settings. For example, she routinely shares children's achievements and next steps with settings they also attend. n The childminder's setting is inclusive and diverse. She helps children gain a good understanding of other people's similarities and differences outside of their own experiences. This includes celebrations and traditions of different cultures and countries. For example, children learn about Diwali and Chinese New Year. They enjoy food from around the world, such as Jamaican ripe plantain chips.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. This includes knowing who to contact to seek advice and how to raise and follow up on any potential concerns. The childminder ensures that she keeps her knowledge up to date. For instance, she has completed recent safeguarding training. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to help keep children safe. This includes ensuring that she stores medication safely and appropriately. Children learn how to keep themselves and each other safe. For example, they talk about how to cross the road safely.

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should:

n support children to fully understand the importance of consistently following good hygiene routines n review and improve children's opportunities to be consistently independent and complete tasks that they are capable of doing themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562668 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10207674 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Gillingham, Kent. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm all year around. The childminder can receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 carried out a learning walk with the childminder and assessed the impact of the quality of interactions and the learning opportunities she for provides children. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments. n Written documentation was reviewed. This included safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times and considered their views.

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Inspection activities

23 February 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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Inspection activities

23 February 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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