Childminder 2716740

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

The childminder has implemented secure settling-in procedures to ensure that the children feel safe and secure in her home. She has established close bonds with the children, who enjoy a comforting cuddle during the day before resuming their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder clearly communicates her expectations for behaviour using age- appropriate explanations. For example, she makes good use of a sand timer to support older children as they learn how to share and take turns. As a result, children negotiate with friends and remind each other when it is their turn.

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The provision is good

Children have good opportunities to develop their independence. For instance, the childminder reminds the children to put on their shoes before going outside to play. She allows them time to do this and provides gentle guidance throughout the process. This helps children to manage their personal needs and develop life skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises the importance of providing children with an engaging curriculum that offers daily opportunities to practise their physical skills. For instance, the children go in the garden to run around and ride on bicycles as they develop an awareness of how their bodies move and the space around them. The childminder takes the children to local parks to use the larger climbing equipment. This helps to enhance children's coordination and balance as they develop their physical health and well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder frequently takes the children on outings to explore local attractions and learn about their local community. For instance, the children attend various playgroups to interact with their peers. These experiences help them to develop their social skills. n The childminder has high expectations for all children's behaviour and has established clear rules and boundaries. This provides children with consistent messages to help them recognise emotions and learn how to be kind to their friends. The children's behaviour is good and appropriate for their age. n The childminder provides children with a variety of resources to support their imaginative play. For instance, the younger children chatter away on the play telephone, while older children plan an elaborate picnic banquet. They take turns to be the chef and waiter as they prepare an array of different dishes. The childminder talks to the children about healthy foods as they participate in role

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play with peers. n The children excitedly explore the sensory activities available. For example, the childminder encourages the children to investigate the different textures of the gloop. They demonstrate how to scrape the hardened gloop from the base of

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29 July 2025 the tray and shape it into a ball. The younger children are fascinated as the texture changes, and the ball disappears and the gloop drips between their fingers. The childminder encourages the children to compare the textures. However, at times, teaching does not sufficiently challenge the most-able children's knowledge and thinking skills to ensure all children make the progress they are capable of. n The childminder reads stories and engages children in conversations to help support them to develop their language skills. For instance, she talks about the characters in the book and the materials the pigs are going to build their house from. The childminder recognises the importance of extending children's vocabulary to help them make good progress as they develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. n Music has a strong focus within the childminder's curriculum. She effectively

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incorporates technology to enrich the children's interests in dance. For instance, she provides a large walk-on electronic keyboard for children to create music. They jump and twirl on the keys and listen to the sounds they make. However, during some activities, older children tend to become boisterous and overly enthusiastic, which can distract the younger children and cause them to lose focus on their chosen activities. n The childminder has formed strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's learning and development. For example, she shares information in a variety of ways, including face-to-face discussions, photographs and messages on secure social media. Parents speak highly of the service the childminder provides. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and completes training to build on her existing knowledge and skills. She has built relationships with other local

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childminders, collaborating and exchanging ideas to ensure she provides the best possible care for the children and their families.

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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 interests first.

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should:

n build on opportunities to challenge the most-able children to extend their learning even further n minimise distractions to help support younger children's focus and concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2716740 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10399772 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 5 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She lives in Gillingham, Kent. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 5pm for most of the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and the childminder talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a messy play activity with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificate and training certificates. 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 spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

29 July 2025 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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