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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the safe and secure environment. They have a positive attitude towards their learning. Children gain good social skills. For example, they share and take turns during group games. The childminder is a positive role model. Children are polite and behave well. They say 'please' and 'thank you' with no reminders. Children follow the rules and boundaries, and know what is expected of them. The childminder has high expectations of the children and skilfully builds on their ideas and interests. For instance, when they had a keen interest in animals, they went on to categorise different animals and learn about their habitats. This included farm, zoo and jungle animals. They learned about how animals move, such as balancing on one leg like a flamingo. Children have a keen interest in books, and they have good opportunities to bring their imagination alive. This is demonstrated when children are excited to retell their favourite animal story

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The provision is good

using puppets. Children gain a good understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. They have a good choice of exercise and being active, and rest and engaging in quieter activities. Children have good opportunities to be creative and freely express themselves. For example, they access a wide range of dressing-up materials and enjoy role play, such as 'baking' and being a 'pilot', with confidence to share their thoughts and ideas.

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need to do better?

n The childminder establishes positive relationships with children and gets to know their individual personalities well. This helps them settle quickly and happily into their play. Children have a good sense of belonging, and positive well-being and self-esteem. n The childminder self-evaluates her practice. At the end of each day she reviews how well the experiences and activities she has provided for children engaged them in their learning. The childminder includes the views of children and uses her findings to support her future performance and keep children interested to learn. The childminder keeps up to date with new early years information and builds on her skills and knowledge further. She attends beneficial training. For instance, she has learned how to support children to manage their emotions and develop an understanding of the expectations of their behaviour. n Children gain good communication skills and are confident to share their ideas.

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They enjoy a wide range of stories and singing activities. Children listen intently and speak fluently. The childminder supports children to develop their skills, for example, she asks consistently good questions and gives them time to think and then respond. n The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents and keeps them well informed and involved in their children's learning. For example, she routinely shares photographs with parents of their children's achievements, and

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27 January 2020 provides activity ideas. She encourages parents to regularly share their children's achievements from home. n There are good links established with other early years professionals and the childminder routinely communicates with staff at settings children also attend. For example, she visits the settings to share children's achievements, activity ideas and next steps in their learning. This helps provide children with a good, consistent approach to their shared care and learning experiences. n The childminder has a good knowledge of all seven areas of learning. She provides children with stimulating activities and experiences to motivate them to learn. However, she does not consistently provide children with more opportunities to develop their skills and interest in exploring and investigating the natural world. The childminder provides children with the skills they need to succeed in their future learning. For example, children are independent and

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confidently choose their own play. n The childminder values and respects children's backgrounds and cultures. She has some books and resources that positively reflect diversity and regularly engages in discussion abut the lives of others. She has identified that children would enjoy and benefit from activities such as celebrating festivals, to help them make sense of what they have learned. However, she has not included this in her curriculum. n Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they regularly visit the parks and use larger climbing and balancing equipment with confidence. Children learn how to move their bodies in different ways. For example, they enjoy regular dancing games and engage in activities such as jumping in puddles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and child protection policies. She understands how to help protect children's welfare and keep them safe. This includes knowing who to contact to seek additional advice, and how to report and follow up any potential concerns. The childminder ensures that all resources and learning environments are safe and secure for children to safely access and use. For example, she completes and monitors thorough risk assessments. Children learn how to remain safe. For instance, they regularly practise leaving the home quickly and calmly in fire evacuation practices. When children are on walks in the community, they learn how to keep themselves and others safe, for example, they talk about the rules of how to cross the road safely.

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should:

27 January 2020 n extend further the opportunities for children to engage in experiences that reinforce their growing understanding of the lives of other people n develop children's opportunities to explore and investigate their interest in the natural world even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549324 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10127529 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She is located in West Malling, Kent. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder, discussing the curriculum she provides for the children. The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use. n The childminder was observed interacting and communicating with the children. n A sample of written documentation was reviewed by the inspector, such as training certificates and safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at convenient times and viewed feedback from parents.

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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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27 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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