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

Children form warm, secure and trusting relationships with the childminder. They are happy, confident and enjoy their time in her care. The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment and provides a curriculum which focuses on children's individual learning needs. The childminder gets to know the children well, right from the beginning, and she knows how best to build on children's learning experiences. The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play by offering comments, introducing new words and asking questions, to help children to further develop their speech.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and use good manners. They demonstrate this when they spontaneously say 'please' and 'thank you' to each other during their play and the routines of the day. The childminder is a very good role model to children. She sensitively helps them to learn how to share toys and resources.

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The provision is good

Children develop their independence and are enthusiastic to do things for themselves. The childminder provides them with various opportunities to complete age-appropriate tasks. For instance, she encourages children to peel and prepare their fruit at snack time, make independent choices in their play, according to their own interests, and meet their own routine hygiene needs. Children acquire a good range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about providing high-quality education. She reflects on her practice and implements changes she needs to make to raise the standards of her setting. She seeks the views of parents and children so they have a voice in her setting. She regularly updates her knowledge through the completion of training and by networking with other professionals. n The childminder ensures that as children play they develop a secure awareness of mathematical concepts. She counts with them as they find and group play food. Children listen intently to her as she refers to simple fractions when pretending to cut play food, such as a half and quarter. The children are excited to count how many pieces there are now. n The childminder has high expectations for children and uses her knowledge of what children need to learn in order to plan relevant activities. For example, she uses familiar stories to motivate and encourage children to learn about number

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need to do better?

sequencing and counting during adult-led arts and crafts activities. She provides children with a narrative to their exploration which helps them to learn new vocabulary that is relevant to their experiences. However, on some occasions, the childminder does not enable children to develop their own creative ideas fully in adult-led activities.

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need to do better?

27 February 2020 n The childminder helps children to follow a healthy lifestyle. She provides nutritious lunches and always offers fruit for children's snacks. Children are gaining a good awareness of foods that are healthy and engage in discussions about healthy eating within their role play. The childminder ensures that children have outdoor experiences on a regular basis. This provides them with opportunities to be physically active and enjoy the fresh air. n The childminder is responsive to children's emotional needs. For instance, she knows when children are tired and are ready for a sleep, or are hungry and need to have a snack. She implements effective care routines that are based around those that are followed at children's homes. n Good partnerships are in place with parents. Information is exchanged on a daily basis, and parents confirm they are kept fully informed about their children's care, learning and development. Written feedback from parents is extremely

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need to do better?

positive. Comments from parents include, 'the childminder is committed to ensuring good care and development' and 'topics are interesting and the childminder arranges various activities including outings.' n Children enjoy participating in some special celebrations throughout the year. However, opportunities to learn about other's similarities and differences and to develop a greater awareness of diversity are not fully maximised.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes suitable training to help keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She understands her role in keeping children safe. She is able to identify the signs that a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. She knows how to share these concerns in order to keep children safe from harm. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the dangers to children of being exposed to extreme ideologies. She understands her responsibility to promptly report any allegations against her or a family member should the situation ever arise.

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should:

n consider how to promote children's creativity further, in particular during art and craft activities n build on opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between individuals and cultures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444566 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063829 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 6 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Kent and offers care Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and education.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder viewed the areas used for childminding. The childminder outlined her approach to the inspector for caring for children and supporting their ongoing learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

27 February 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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