Childminder in Kent

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are extremely happy and very well settled in the safe and calm setting. The childminder knows the children exceptionally well and plans around their interests and learning preferences. She ensures a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities to help build on their learning. All children have incredibly positive attitudes towards learning and quickly gain the skills needed to succeed in their future education.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a high priority on children's language development. She continuously introduces new words to widen their vocabulary, such as teaching children the different names of construction vehicles. Children make good progress in this area, as they learn words and phrases and communicate their ideas to the attentive childminder. They enjoy singing with the childminder and this experience is enhanced effectively with musical instruments.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate excellent behaviour and know exactly when to use their manners. The childminder has high expectations for all children to be polite and kind. The children demonstrate excellent social skills and show care and consideration for one another. For instance, older children very carefully manoeuvre around younger children who have recently learned to walk. Children share, take turns and gain a superb understanding of others and their own emotions. They form incredibly strong bonds with the childminder and with one another.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continuously looks at ways to provide new opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. For example, she takes them on interesting outings to the local beach. They explore and learn about large construction vehicles and the work they are doing on the beach. This is recreated back in the childminder's garden when she teaches children about construction safety, including hard hats and the meaning of different construction signs. Children also enjoy trips to local parks, zoos and the library. This promotes their confidence in different social situations. n The childminder successfully promotes children's good health and well-being. She teaches them about good hygiene practice. Children enjoy healthy snacks, including a range of different fruits, and they participate in a variety of physical activities. For example, they enjoy regular yoga sessions with the childminder

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need to do better?

and learn about the benefits of warming up at the start of the session. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and the experiences she provides for children. She successfully includes the views of parents and children to develop her childminding services. She keeps her knowledge up to date

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need to do better?

26 February 2020 through attending regular training and network meetings with other childminders. She uses knowledge gained from training to influence her practice. For instance, she has improved on her interactions with babies to help them gain good communication and early language skills. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. Parents receive a wide variety of information about their children's learning. They express high levels of satisfaction with the care provided to their children. They praise the good communication they receive about their children's learning and development and the wide range of opportunities their children access. They comment that the childminder is 'loving', 'professional' and 'compassionate'. n The childminder offers good opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills. Children are encouraged to count within activities and learn

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need to do better?

about concepts such as size and volume. However, the childminder does not always give children the opportunity to respond to challenges or enhance their thinking skills effectively. n Overall, the childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment for children to lead their own play according to their individual interests. However, at times, the childminder does not fully support younger children to explore and experiment with a wide range of materials and media to help stimulate and develop their senses.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder confidently knows the signs and symptoms that can indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She is very aware of her roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. The childminder places great importance on keeping her knowledge up to date and completes regular safeguarding training. She is fully aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risk of children being exposed to extreme views and behaviours. She has thorough policies and procedures in place and knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare.

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should:

n consistently make the most of opportunities to fully support children's thinking skills n provide younger children with further opportunities to explore and experiment with different media and materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417086 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10074613 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 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Broadstairs, Kent. She offers care on weekdays all year round, except for family holidays. She receives funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder and discussed how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder about children's achievements and looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written statements provided for 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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