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 experienced childminder is warm and caring. Children are excited to be with her. She knows the children in her care well and is sensitive to their needs. For example, she gives plenty of reassurance and praise throughout the day, which positively enhances children's self-esteem and emotional well-being. Children are happy and form strong bonds with the childminder. She has high expectations of the children. The childminder is a good role model and consistently encourages children to use good manners. She plans activities that teach children to take turns and share, such as age-appropriate board games. This successfully develops children's social skills. Children are polite and behave well.

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The provision is good

Partnerships with parents are strong. In written comments, parents report that children are happy and settled, and enjoy the interesting activities that the childminder provides. The childminder uses a range of methods, such as daily feedback and meetings, to keep parents up to date with their child's progress. When children start with the childminder she successfully works with parents to assess children's current development. She uses the information gathered to plan meaningful activities from the outset. The childminder shares ideas and resources with parents which promote children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children's play and makes accurate assessments of their development. She uses the information gathered effectively to plan individual next steps in children's learning. Additionally, the childminder carefully considers the experiences children have at home when planning what they will do with her. This helps to build on children's interests and supports continuity in learning for children. n The childminder makes good use of mathematical language as children confidently count the numbers of bricks when making a tower. The childminder uses language such as 'more' and 'less' to develop children's understanding further. n The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to plan a range of exciting activities that positively support children to make continued progress. For instance, the childminder introduces vocabulary such as 'pop' and 'burst' as children excitedly explore what happens when they touch bubbles. This

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strengthens children's communication and language skills. The childminder enthusiastically reads stories to children. This encourages children to develop a love of books and successfully promotes children's literacy development. Children are encouraged to take appropriate risks during planned outings, such as to the park. However, they do not always have opportunities to take risks in their everyday play experiences.

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need to do better?

2 March 2020 n The childminder has reviewed her evaluation processes. She seeks the views of parents and children to help identify areas for improvement. For example, following feedback, the childminder has changed the method of communicating with parents. She now uses digital messages, which has had a positive impact on information sharing. n The childminder provides a calm and stimulating environment for children to learn. There is a wide range of resources accessible to children to promote learning in all areas. Toys are regularly rotated to follow children's interests and stages of development, which helps to ensure they continue to make good progress. Children demonstrate high levels of independence. The childminder offers children plenty of opportunities to do things for themselves, such as putting on their own coats and wellies. She encourages children to make choices about their play. However, sometimes, during adult-led activities, younger

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children become distracted and do not fully concentrate. n The childminder regularly reviews and reflects on her practice. She completes training to ensure her knowledge and skills are current. This helps to ensure children receive consistent high-quality teaching and promotes good outcomes for all children. n Children show high levels of confidence. For example, they readily interact with visitors, inviting them to join in their play. Children listen to the childminder and have good manners. She sets clear boundaries to teach children right from wrong. The childminder uses a range of ways, such as small-world figures and books, to support children effectively to understand and respect each other's differences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust knowledge of child protection and knows the potential indicators of abuse and neglect. She has a thorough understanding of the processes to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder completes regular training to ensure her safeguarding knowledge and practices are up to date. She supervises children closely throughout the day and completes daily checks of the premises indoors and out. This helps to identify and minimise potential hazards, which ensures the environment is safe for children.

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should:

n develop knowledge and understanding of risky play to extend children's learning even further n review the organisation of adult-led activities, particularly focusing on developing children's levels of concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231733 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063756 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 2 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Northfleet, Gravesend, in Kent. She cares for children between the hours of 7.15am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays.The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Discussions were held with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children and assessed their impact on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed a sample of records. This included safeguarding policies and procedures, and suitability certificates for those living in the household. n The inspector considered the written feedback provided by parents to help inform the inspection process.

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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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2 March 2020 2 March 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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