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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder offers a warm and welcoming environment. She forms close bonds with the children in her care. They return to her for hugs and reassurance when they need to. This helps children to feel safe and secure and enable them to play and explore with confidence. The childminder is a good role model. She shows children respect and demonstrates good manners. In return, children automatically say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children share and take turns without being prompted. For example, older children share resources, such as sit on toys, when they see younger children struggling to wait. This shows children know what is expected from them.

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The provision is good

The childminder is ambitious for the children in her care and plans a very effective curriculum. Children have a wide range of opportunities to learn about the world around them. The childminder makes good use of resources in her local area and beyond. She plans trips to visit places such as churches, synagogues and mosques to broaden children's knowledge of different cultures. Children have the opportunity to socialise at local groups and use large play equipment in the park. They visit the beach, the shops and museums. These experiences help children learn about communities outside their own.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes account of what children know and interests them. She uses this knowledge to plan exciting activities to help children develop in their learning. For instance, children show an interest in minibeasts. The childminder plans nature walks so children can explore the natural world. She takes magnifying glasses and nets for them to look closely and learn about living things. She skilfully differentiates her teaching so every child can take part. All children including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are making good or better progress in their learning. n The childminder places a high priority of developing children's communication and language. She has lots of conversations with children throughout the day. The childminder understands some children need time to think so she waits patiently for them to reply. The childminder introduces new works such as 'ladybird' which children then use in their own play. She uses signs to help some

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children communicate. These strategies give all children chance to share their views. n Children display a positive attitude to learning. They concentrate well on activities, trying hard to complete a task. For instance, when the childminder gives them large blocks to balance on, they shout, 'I done it, I'm going to do it again'. These activities help children develop positive attitudes to following an active lifestyle.

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7 May 2025 n Children are developing a love of books. The childminder reads in an exciting way that engages children. She skilfully uses books to extend children's knowledge. For instance, when reading a story, she uses pictures of fruit in the book to introduce a discussion on healthy eating. Children make regular visits to the local school to take part in story time and the library to choose books to share at home. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She has a familiar routine for children to follow and displays the rules and boundaries in picture form to show children how they should behave. On the whole, children follow the rules. For instance, they replace pens when they have finished with them and generally behave well. However, at times, the childminder does not support children to understand the impact of their actions, such as throwing toys. n Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder. They value the outings and

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trips into the community their children experience. Parents appreciate the photographs and information the childminder shares about their children's learning and how to support it at home. n The childminder evaluates her practice and learning environment regularly. She plans changes to ensure she continually offers high-quality care. For example, she intends to build an awning so children can play outside in all weathers and be protected from the sun. She attends regular short courses to keep her practice up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interest first.

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should:

n enhance and extend behaviour strategies to support children to understand the consequences of their actions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544078 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10394661 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hoo, in Rochester, Kent. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she plans to support the needs of individual learning needs of the children. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of their views. n The inspector took account of parents written comments during the inspection.

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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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