Childminder EY433767

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and homely environment. Children are happy and secure in her care. They are confident to explore and follow their own play ideas. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder. She plays alongside them and interacts positively. For example, children giggle with delight as the childminder plays tricks on them with magnets.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder has high expectations for their behaviour, and she encourages them to use good manners through her own positive role modelling. Children share and take turns effectively. Older children show consideration for younger ones and help them during tasks, such as finding their names on place mats. The childminder uses plenty of praise when children succeed. Children respond well to this and gain a good sense of achievement.

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The provision is good

Children generally have good communication and language skills. The childminder models good language. She speaks with clarity and introduces a range of new vocabulary. The childminder naturally repeats words and phrases back to children, helping to correct their pronunciation. Children enjoy reading with the childminder. They choose their favourites books and talk about the key points within the story. The children enthusiastically recall the time they viewed stage show of the familiar story with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children very well and assesses their development precisely. She plans thoughtfully to include their interests and next steps in learning, and uses her interactions skilfully to guide their learning. Older children thoroughly enjoy being creative within experiments. During the activity, they were encouraged to consider how materials change once they have added water, and used a good range of vocabulary, such as 'flattened' and 'fluffy', to describe this. However, the childminder does not always adapt activities effectively to include younger children and support their stage of development. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. Children select from a wide range of books and enjoy relaxing with the childminder as she reads stories. Older children show an interest in letters and numbers. They take great delight in learning the letter sounds within their own names and enjoy a wide

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range of opportunities to practise their early writing skills. The childminder offers good opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills. They are encouraged to count within activities and learn about concepts such as size and volume. Older children are encouraged to solve problems such as how to join the magnetic construction toys effectively. They learn that one end attracts and the other repels.

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need to do better?

9 March 2020 n Children have plenty of opportunities to be part of the local community and meet new people. The childminder organises daily outings to playgroups, local soft-play centres, the library and woodland parks. The children make good progress with their physical development and social skills. This prepares children well for the next stage in their learning. n Children develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. For example, the environment has positive cultural images, books and role play resources for them to explore. Children enjoy learning about different festivals and celebrations from around the world. n Partnerships with parents are strong and there is a good two-way flow of information between parents and the childminder. The childminder informs parents about children's progress and encourages them to support children's learning at home. Parents share information about what children have been

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need to do better?

doing at home and what they enjoy. Parents are extremely pleased with the care that their children receive. They say that the childminder creates a friendly and caring environment for children to learn. They comment that children make good progress and the childminder takes them out on trips regularly to help them develop their learning. n The childminder reflects on ways to improve and values the views of parents. She is passionate about providing high-quality care for children and their families. The childminder works closely with other childminders to share good practice and keep her knowledge up to date. She ensures that statutory training is updated. However, the childminder does not explore ways to continually build on her teaching to help children make the very best possible progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She knows how to recognise and take action if she suspects that a child is at risk of being abused. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by accessing training, including how to keep children safe from radical and extreme views. She carries out risk assessments for her home. This helps to ensure that children play and learn in a secure environment.

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should:

n adapt activities more effectively to fully support the differing age and abilities of all children taking part, and help younger children engage fully in their learning n seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities, to broaden skills and knowledge and enhance teaching practice to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433767 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10136689 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 4 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Gravesend, Kent. She offers flexible childcare from Monday to Friday, all year around. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She discussed with the childminder how she organises her setting and how she plans the curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and evaluated 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 Parents' views were considered from written feedback provided.

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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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