Childminder in Kent

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides a nurturing, warm and safe environment for children. Children settle quickly and enjoy the time they spend there. They are happy and form close bonds with the childminder. They seek her out for reassurance if they are feeling unsettled. Children show good levels of focus and concentration with activities of their own choosing. However, there are occasions when the early years curriculum does not meet children's individual learning needs. The childminder's expectations for children can sometimes be too high. Children do not always have the skills they require to engage in activities to fully support their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has rules in place to promote children's positive behaviour. When children take toys from others, the childminder is quick to remind them that it is not kind to do this. Occasionally, children struggle during transition periods, such as moving between the indoor and outdoor environment. When this happens, the childminder is quick to explain to children what is happening, picking them up and showing them what is happening next.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a generally good understanding of what she would like children to learn. However, she does not always implement her curriculum effectively and provide experiences that build on what children already know and can do. For example, children are asked to copy and draw a fish or butterfly before they have mastered how to hold a pencil correctly. This does not promote children's learning to a higher level. n The childminder actively promotes children's communication and language skills. There are daily opportunities for rhymes, singing and the sharing of books. The childminder fully engages with children as they play, providing narrative and scenarios that enable them to develop their vocabulary. n The childminder understands the need for children to build independence before they begin the next stage of their learning. The childminder does this through teaching children how to blow their noses or wash their hands after going to the

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bathroom. The childminder, however, misses many opportunities to build on children's independence and self-care skills. For example, she puts on and takes off children's coats for them and feeds them at mealtimes. n The childminder manages children's individual care routines in a sensitive manner. For instance, she asks children if she can change their nappies to make them more comfortable. While being changed, the childminder sings to children and reassures them that they will be back up and playing soon. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. Parents are happy with the care provided for their children and comment that they can see that their children are learning. The childminder provides parents with regular updates on

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12 May 2022 their child's progress, including through conversations via an app and through email. n The childminder provides a range of experiences for children, where they can work together. This includes opportunities to build structures using different materials, complete puzzles, and use an abacus. Children are eager to try. However, instead of enabling children to build resilience and persevere with challenges, the childminder is very quick to step in. She often gives children the answer rather than letting them problem solve and find out for themselves. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles to children and families. She provides fruit, milk, and water for children. Lunches provided by parents are monitored to ensure children are eating a variety of healthy options. Children have regular time outside in the garden and local green spaces to be physical active. n The childminder ensures children follow hygiene procedures when using the

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bathroom. However, after sitting down to lunch following playing in the garden, children do not wash their hands prior to eating. This does not encourage children to learn about and develop good hygiene practices. n The childminder has continued to invest in her own professional development. She seeks regular feedback from parents and families to help her identify some ways she can improve.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with regular safeguarding training. This ensures that she can identify the different categories of abuse that children may be at risk from. The childminder has a clear understanding of the reporting procedures for any concerns. She understands where she should report any allegations that may be made against herself or anyone within her household. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe when out of the setting and when using online devices. She has knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and the signs that may indicate families may be at risk of radicalisation.

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should:

n ensure that the curriculum is sequenced, so that children can consolidate what they already know before offering them further challenges n promote children's independence in putting on their own coats when getting ready for the garden and feeding themselves at mealtimes n ensure good hygiene procedures are promoted consistently n allow children opportunities to problem solve for themselves to develop their skills of resilience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560769 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10191634 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 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Erith, Kent. She is operates all week, all year round, from 7.30 to 6pm. The childminder has completed a home- based childcare course.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 May 2022 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

12 May 2022 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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