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 provides a warm and homely environment. She nurtures children and offers them reassurance and comfort when they seem unsure of a situation, such as a visitor in the home. Children have strong bonds with the childminder and settle quickly. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they know and understand the importance of washing their hands at appropriate times. Children take part in outdoor play regularly to make sure they get plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model, sensitively encouraging children's social skills and their positive behaviour. Children develop their independence skills, which helps them feel self-confident. For example, from an early age they learn to put on their own shoes and fasten their coats. Children make good developmental progress from their starting points in preparation for the next stage of learning. The childminder has high expectations for the children's behaviour, and she encourages them to use good manners through her own positive role modelling.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a range of toys and resources for children and makes good use of accessible storage. Children explore their interests with confidence and independence as they choose their favourite toys. Children are motivated and eager to engage in their chosen activities. For example, they concentrate for long periods as they excitedly explore the play kitchen and pretend to make cake and tea for the childminder. Children love freely accessing a wide range of books to support their learning.

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n Children enjoy exploring the childminder's impressive garden. They have fun as they jump on the trampoline, use ride-on toys and explore the climbing frame. They also enjoy role-play games in the playhouse. Children explore with diggers and trucks in the large sandpit and bury the toys for their friends to find. The childminder encourages children to consider the ways in which the weather affects the outdoor environment and to assess and manage risks, for example when play equipment is slippery after the rain. Children gain a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. n The childminder plans activities to encourage children's development. For example, children are encouraged to transfer small toy animals with tweezers and sort them into size, encouraging mathematical skills, fine motor skills and language development. The childminder adapts her interactions to the learning needs of each child.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children's language skills well. For example, she listens attentively and makes eye contact with children when she is talking to

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need to do better?

12 March 2020 them. The childminder asks questions that encourage children to think and use their knowledge. For instance, she challenges children to consider when they might notice a rainbow in the sky and then gives clear explanations to enhance their learning. Children are inquisitive and ask about the steam from hot water. The childminder explains, emphasising key words such as 'evaporate' and 'water vapour'. Children gain a very good vocabulary. n Children are supported to develop an awareness of the world around them. They take part in daily outings within the local community. For example, they have lots of fun visiting the bakery and toddler groups. These experiences help children to build their social skills and encourage them to develop wider relationships. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's routines, likes and dislikes before they start. She

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shares their ongoing progress in a variety of ways and values parental contributions towards children's learning. Parents are very complimentary about the setting and the childminder. n The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's abilities through play and uses the information to identify their future learning needs. She plans activities taking these into account. 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. She 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 has not explored ways to further extend her knowledge to continually raise the quality of her teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and how to protect children in her care. She is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and where to report any concerns she may have about a child. The childminder ensures that she regularly completes her mandatory training in first aid and safeguarding, including wider safeguarding issues. She completes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards, to ensure children are safe in her care.

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should:

n explore more ways to broaden skills and knowledge to continually enhance the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410097 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063807 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 14 Date of previous inspection 11 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Goudhurst, in Kent. She has an appropriate qualification in childcare at level 3. The childminder offers flexible childcare from 7am to 9.15am and 3.15pm to 7pm on Monday and Tuesday, and from 7am to 7pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning was observed and evaluated by the inspector. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

12 March 2020 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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