Childminder EY547202

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy, settled and form secure attachments with the childminder, who is attentive to their needs. The childminder gives meaningful praise and clear guidance to children. As a result, they learn to respect others, behave well and share. The childminder successfully engages children, so they listen attentively to what she says. For example, when children try to fit figures into cars, they follow the childminder's suggestions, as well as confidently making their own. This promotes children's understanding of mathematical concepts, and fosters their problem-solving skills.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and provides an extensive range of toys and materials. However, the learning environment is cluttered, which restricts the space available for children to freely play. As a result, children's access to the full curriculum is restricted, as they choose to play with toys that are easily accessible.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to play outdoors in the fresh air and develop their physical and social skills. For example, children enjoy going to local parks and forests, where they splash in the muddy puddles. The childminder also takes children on local bus journeys, where they learn about their local community and develop their interest in different modes of transport.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She gathers information from parents about what children know and can do, to plan for their individual needs. A daily journal is used between home and the childminder to record information about children's development and their well-being. Parents are happy with the service the childminder provides. The childminder has systems in place to build partnerships effectively with parents and other settings children attend. This encourages consistency of care and learning, which supports children's well-being. n The childminder knows the children well and engages with them positively. She follows their individual routines. Consequently, they are settled and confidently make their needs known. Children welcome the childminder's input when they play. For instance, children laugh heartily when they competitively race cars along the floor with the childminder and their car wins.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. For example, she listens closely to their language, repeating unclear words, and modelling language during play. n Children behave well, and they are familiar with the routines and expectations in place. Children show good manners and use language, such as 'please' and

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need to do better?

15 January 2020 'thank you', without prompting. The childminder successfully supports children to develop key skills in preparing them for the next stage of their learning. For instance, she encourages children in their self-care. They routinely wash their hands and put on their own shoes and coat. n The childminder makes some evaluation of her practice and attends training to support her professional development. However, it is not yet sufficient to enable her to identify the weaknesses in the implementation of her planned curriculum. n The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments for outings and for the premises. She deems the garden and dining room as being temporarily unsuitable for children. The childminder has not fully assessed the risks of the storage of resources in the main play area. Children are supervised closely, although not enough action has been taken to ensure the organisation of toys

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and equipment is fully secure. n The childminder teaches children how to be safe, for example involving them in the preparation of lunch. Children show awareness of the safety rules in place when they are in the kitchen.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding training, which includes wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She understands her role in protecting children who may be at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of possible indicators of abuse and knows the procedures for reporting child protection concerns. She is also aware of the correct procedure to take should there be an allegation. Written permission to administer medication is obtained from parents and a clear record is maintained. The childminder teaches older children about online safety, sharing guidance with them and their parents.

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Due date

improve risk assessments to help identify all potential hazards, and ensure action is taken to consistently minimise risks to children's safety 24/01/2020

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Due date

review and improve the organisation of the play areas to increase opportunities for children to explore, be creative and access all areas of the curriculum to support their progress 20/03/2020

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Due date

15 January 2020 continue to undertake professional development opportunities, in order to enhance the quality of the learning and development opportunities for children. 20/03/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547202 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10124460 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 2 to 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in a residential area of Tunbridge Wells. She has an appropriate childcare qualification and a teaching assistant qualification. She works flexibly throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n A learning walk was conducted with the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the children's progress and their planned next steps with the childminder.

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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

15 January 2020 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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