Victoria Funmilayo Akinwumi

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder has made strong improvements to the quality of education she provides, since the last inspection. Children settle quickly and enjoy coming to the welcoming setting. They are reassured by the childminder's presence and care. Children benefit from a variety of activities that appeal to their age and stage of development. For instance, children are encouraged to develop their social skills by meeting with children from other settings and playing cooperative games.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and understand the boundaries set by the childminder. They use good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before snacks. Children show good independence from a young age. For instance, they collect their shoes and put them on before heading outside.

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The provision is good

Children feel valued as they gain praise and encouragement from the childminder. They are prompted to keep trying and have another go when possible misconceptions occur. This helps children to learn perseverance and a positive 'can do' attitude. Children thrive on pleasing the childminder, as she sets them challenges and asks them to work together. For example, children work together collaboratively to complete a large puzzle. They solve problems by using critical thinking and through skilful questioning from the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to improve her understanding of what each child knows and can do. She considers the experiences they have at home. She uses this information to plan opportunities that help children develop. The childminder works closely alongside parents and carers to plan how to support children with what they need to learn next. n There is a positive ethos towards healthy and active lifestyles. For example, the childminder takes children on outings to the local park and play gym. They enjoy learning new skills and practise balance and coordination. Children also enjoy movement to music and understand the need to eat healthy food for energy. At times, however, the childminder does not take opportunities to extend learning about the importance of good oral health. n The childminder takes children on other interesting and engaging outings. Children benefit from these visits, which help develop their social skills and

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understanding of the world they live in. For example, children practise passing over money for items at the local shops. They borrow books from the library to share at home. The childminder is very mindful of supporting children's social skills and confidence. For example, she ensures they spend time socialising with friends at the nearby toddler group. n The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of how to say words

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5 August 2022 correctly, particularly those children with English as an additional language. For example, she asks them to link letters to pictures that begin with that sound. However, when she helps children to recognise letters of the alphabet, she uses a variety of different sounds that may confuse children. n The childminder shows a good understanding of equality and diversity. Children learn about differences and diversity through resources and carefully planned activities. For example, children share picnics with friends at a local group while celebrating certain festivals. They enjoy learning about the various events that occur on the British calendar, such as Bonfire Night and St George's Day. n Parents provide positive comments about the childminder. They say their children love going to her and she keeps them well informed about their care and learning activities. The childminder includes parents in her planning for

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children's needs, to ensure a consistent and successful approach. n The childminder is keen to improve her practice. She has made strong efforts to improve her knowledge and understanding. This really shows in her practice and interactions with children. She has strong links with other childminders, who help her to develop her provision. She ensures her knowledge and skills are up to date by regularly completing online training. This helps her to further improve the quality of the education she provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. Recent training has helped to increase her understanding, for example, she knows where to refer concerns about a child. Furthermore, the childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, through various play activities. For example, being safe when using the internet. The childminder makes sure that the environment is safe for children through thorough risk assessments.

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should:

n help children to gain further awareness of good oral hygiene, to support their physical health n strengthen knowledge in using a consistent approach to support older children's literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557575 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10225811 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 6 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Chatham, Kent. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and planned family holidays. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the staff, the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

5 August 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

5 August 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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