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 is warm and gentle and welcomes children into her engaging environment. Children's emotional and social development is promoted well. They are very familiar with the routines of the day. Children are encouraged to identify how others may be feeling as a result of certain circumstances. For example, they explore the emotions of a character in a story and use their knowledge to find the doll that matches the same feelings. They understand the effect of certain behaviours and know the difference between right and wrong. This helps the children to feel secure and safe in the presence of the childminder and their friends.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a wide range of resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. They have good opportunities to develop their creative skills. For example, they use percussion instruments to match the rhythm of the childminder playing her saxophone. Children develop new vocabulary as they learn words to different songs. They enjoy activities that appeal to their imagination and creativity. For example, they find alternative paintbrushes to paint with, such as flowers joined to sticks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a broad curriculum to teach children a good range of skills and knowledge. She observes and accurately assesses what children know and can do. The childminder uses children's interests to plan learning experiences. However, at times, during adult-directed play, the intention of what she wants children to learn is unclear. This means that she does not focus activities sharply enough on the specific knowledge that children need to learn. n The childminder models good behaviour and treats the children with respect. Children understand the childminder's high expectations. They share, have good manners and enjoy looking after the childminder's pets. Children develop a positive awareness of their own uniqueness and other people's differences, such as through their sharing of information about their heritage and cultural traditions. Children learn about each other's families and backgrounds. They

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need to do better?

enjoy comparing the similarities and differences between them and people in the wider world. n The childminder weaves some additional learning into children's play. However, she misses opportunities to fully extend older children's mathematical learning, such as for size. For example, children enjoy measuring people's heights and the block buildings they have created. The childminder misses chances to use equipment such as measuring tapes correctly and to encourage children to apply the language associated. n Children have lots of opportunities to exercise. For example, they visit the local

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need to do better?

16 August 2022 outdoor parks and practise the physical skills they need to negotiate the various equipment. The childminder encourages families to make healthy choices about the food that they bring to eat. Children develop a good knowledge about healthy lifestyles. n The childminder has clear settling-in procedures in place. She works with parents to gather information about children's interests. This enables the childminder to plan activities that children will enjoy, which ensures their sense of belonging. The childminder works with parents to identify children's starting points in their learning to help her to decide what children need to learn next. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder. They receive regular updates about their children and see the service as a 'home from home'. Parents comment that children love coming to the childminder's setting and receive enjoyable and stimulating learning experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is well organised. She is developing her own professional development by attending further training. She evaluates her practice effectively and uses information she acquires through training to improve the quality of the learning experiences she provides for children. The childminder is committed to helping children to develop the key skills they need to be ready for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She can confidently recognise the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. She attends training to ensure that she is up to date with safeguarding issues. The childminder understands what to do if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. Robust risk assessments are carried out. Furthermore, the childminder reminds children of how they can keep safe during their play and learning.

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should:

n strengthen planning to ensure that the learning intent is precise for each adult- directed activity n strengthen the teaching for mathematics, to better support older children's mathematical knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398646 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063802 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 10 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Minster on Sea, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. She operates before and after school and during school holidays all year round, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

16 August 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

16 August 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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