Childminder, Out-of school day care in Kent

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and confident to attend the childminder's home. They listen and follow instruction well. For example, at school pick up time, children walk sensibly together, while the older children help the younger ones to carry their bags.

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This provision meets requirements

Children form good relationships with the childminder, who is caring and warm in her approach. They feel confident asking for help. Children share their daily experiences with the childminder. For example, on the walk from school, children talk about meeting the new teacher they will have the next term and their impression of her.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are sociable and polite to each other and adults. They say please and thank you. They share, take turns and play cooperatively. For instance, older children teach the younger ones how to play cricket. They take turns batting the ball. They feel safe and secure.

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This provision meets requirements

Children learn about different holidays and celebrations, such as Eid, Diwali, Holi and Christmas. They show interest in the traditions and food of different cultures. For example, children share their impressions and experiences about the traditional food and customs they learned about when celebrating Diwali.

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n The childminder has good bonds with the children in her care. She knows the children and their individual need and interests well. The childminder ensures that these are met. She treats children with respect and listens to their views and wishes. The childminder involves the children in planning activities which interest them. For instance, she plans movie nights, following a discussion with the children. n Children benefit from a good routine. They know what is expected from them. The childminder supports children's self-care and hygiene practice, generally, well. Children wash their hands as they come in from the school run. However, this is not consistent. For example, children do not always wash their hands before mealtime. n The childminder supports children's language and communication well. She speaks to children in a way that they understand. Children who struggle are listened to with patience. The childminder encourages children to voice their

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opinions and views. n Partnership with parents is a strength of the childminder. Parents speak highly about the childminder, the care their children receive and how well she knows them. They comment that their children enjoy their time with the childminder,

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4 July 2022 especially going to the local park. They report that they find the childminder approachable, attentive, and that she takes their views into account. The childminder passes on messages between teachers and parents when necessary. n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of settling in children when they start. She adapts her settling-in procedure to children's individual needs, recognising that each child has different needs. For example, she allows more settling-in time for children who feel less confident. n The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date. She works with the local authority and receives regular emails from them. The childminder plans to attend some online and face-to-face training throughout the summer holiday. n The childminder's house is safe and secure. She is aware of the need to carry out appropriate risk assessment when on outings. For instance, the childminder

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carries out a visual risk assessment on arriving at the play park. She has clear fire evacuation procedures. The childminder practises regular fire drill evacuations with the children. This supports their confidence and helps them to understand how to behave in an emergency situation. n Children behave well. The childminder reminds children of the house rules regularly and when needed. For example, children are reminded to play with the ball in the garden rather than indoors. The childminder works well with parents to support their children's behaviour by using the same strategies, both at home and at her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe from harm. She knows the signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows what to do and who to report to if she has a concern about a child or an adult, including allegations against herself. She is aware of all the aspects of safeguarding, including radicalisation and how to keep children safe online. She is aware of the importance of keeping her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She plans to attend refresher safeguarding training in the summer holiday.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545416 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10232007 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She cares for children before school from 7.30am to 9am and after school from 3.15pm to 6.15pm, each weekday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents and certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, and reviewed the impact on children.

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Inspection activities

4 July 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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4 July 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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