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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy, secure and confident. They form strong bonds with the childminder in this safe and welcoming environment. Children are self-motivated to play and explore. They make independent choices, know where their favourite toys are and very happily focus on self-chosen activities. Children readily let their wishes be known to the childminder, who is responsive to their needs. Children acquire a good range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development

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The provision is good

Children behave well. For example, they learn to take care of the toys they play with. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children listen attentively to what she says. For instance, they are learning to explore books, turning the pages carefully and tidy away the toys that they have played with. The childminder praises children and this helps to increase their self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. The childminder gently interacts with children helping them to identify and minimise risks in the environment during their play. For example, she draws their attention to obstacles as they move around the room, and children know to manoeuvre carefully over or around them.

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n The childminder knows the children very well and skilfully follows their interests to develop their learning in meaningful ways. She interacts well with the children to successfully support their progress. For instance, she gives young children clear demonstrations to show how to fasten a zip and a button on the exploration board. She models language such as 'open' and 'up' to help children in their language development. Children develop good fine motor skills and hand muscles in preparation for early writing. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy meals and snacks and teaches the children to identify heathy food choices. The childminder understands the benefits of regular sleep times for babies and ensures they can sleep when needed. She teaches children good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. n Children are developing a love of reading and books. They delight in choosing

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from a wide range of books to explore independently or enjoy reading with the childminder. The childminder reads well, introducing children to new vocabulary. She demonstrates to the children how to use the interactive parts of the books and effectively keeps their interest. n Children have opportunities to be physically active. The childminder provides opportunities for children to enhance their balance and coordination. For

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1 November 2022 example, they enjoy exploring the garden equipment and trips to the local parks. Children enjoy these opportunities to see different people and different places. This helps to support them to learn about the wider world. However, children have fewer opportunities to explore natural resources and enhance their exploration and curiosity in the childminder's home. n The childminder supports children's early communication skills well. She clearly emphasises keywords within her interactions, introduces new vocabulary and models the correct pronunciation of words. Children listen carefully to the childminder and respond to her guidance. This helps to support their understanding and speaking. n The childminder gathers information about children's routines, likes and dislikes before they start. This helps children to settle in with ease. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and

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comment on how happy their children are in her care. She keeps parents well informed about the progress their children make. The childminder discusses any challenges with them and offers them advice and support when required. This helps to provide children with continuity in their care. n The childminder evaluates her own practice well and keeps all statutory training up to date. However, she has not focused professional development on extending the quality of education to a higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities in relation to child protection issues. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She knows how to recognise signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, and understands how to identify and report concerns about a child's welfare to keep them safe. The childminder completes first-aid training. This helps to have up to date knowledge to respond appropriately in a medical emergency if one was to arise. She carries out effective risk assessments, for example evaluating the safety of resources when young children wish to explore equipment and toys using their mouths.

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should:

n provide even more opportunities for children to develop their exploration and curiosity further n focus professional development opportunities on extending the quality of education to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2593501 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10251311 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in September 2020. She lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. She is open Tuesday to Thursday from 6am to 5.30pm.

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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 had a tour of the premises with the childminder and discussed how the early years provision is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder about children's achievements and looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written statements provided for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

1 November 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

1 November 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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