Childminder in Kent

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere for children where they feel happy and safe. She plans activities based on topics and individual interests that excite and motivate children to learn. The environment is well organised and resources are easily accessible for all children.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers stimulating activities for younger children that engage and excite them. For instance, she has developed sensory boxes to create their own 'fireworks'. Children show delight in throwing sequins, glitter and streamers into the air. The childminder enhances their experience further by playing firework sounds as the children play. This helps to keep their motivation and interest in their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports early communication skills particularly well. She talks to the children in a very calm and clear manner and frequently introduces new language. The childminder and her assistant both model correct pronunciation of words to support children's understanding. For example, the assistant repeated back a sentence clearly to highlight the correct pronunciation of a word. This helps to build children's vocabulary further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder incorporates regular outings and visits effectively into her curriculum. For instance, children regularly participate in a messy-play group which gives them the opportunity to try out new activities and interact with a larger group of children. n Children learn about the benefit of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides them nutritious food choices. For example, she offered them a plate of chopped- up vegetables, and children were able to select which ones they would like to try. This helps to support their physical health. n The childminder successfully develops her knowledge and skills. For instance, she has completed forest-school training to strengthen outdoor learning opportunities for all children, but particularly those who learn better outside. n The childminder encourages children to develop their own personal hygiene routines. For example, they go to the kitchen to wash their hands, with support,

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need to do better?

before eating their snack. n The childminder plans a wide range of activities for children of all ages and abilities. However, these do not consistently challenge children's learning further and allow them to follow their own interests. n Children build secure attachments with the childminder. This ensures that they feel settled and secure in her care. For example, young children are picked up and cuddled when they need extra support.

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4 November 2019 n The childminder carries out daily risk assessments to ensure that her house is safe and secure. This helps children play safely in their surroundings. n Parents are very complimentary of the care provided by the childminder and say their children feel like the setting is a home from home. They are regularly kept up to date with their child's learning, such as through an online system. n The childminder is beginning to establish links with the community, for instance children regularly visit a local care home. They take along art and craft activities to complete with the residents. n Children behave well. They display positive attitudes to learning through high levels of curiosity, concentration and enjoyment. For example, the children enjoyed making pictures out of glue and glitter. They particularly liked watching the glitter fall onto their picture as they poured it from the container.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding about how to improve the provision and self-reflects on her own practice. She can identify areas to develop in her assistant's practice and understands how to expand her subject knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They recognise the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder and her assistant understand who they would contact if they had any concerns for a child's welfare. They carefully supervise children as they play and teach them how they should keep themselves safe at home and when on outings.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to build on what they know and what interests them during activities, to help take their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433919 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10074912 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bearsted, Kent. She operates her service from 8am to 5pm on Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity. The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector considered the views of parents. n The inspector observed children and spoke to them at appropriate times. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability checks. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk.

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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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