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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children have strong bonds with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care. They play well together, which is seen when they readily share toys and give each other cuddles. Additionally, they are beginning to learn about different feelings and emotions. For example, they listen to stories and talk to the childminder about different emotions, such as anger and happiness. This helps children to make positive relationships and develop their social skills.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a range of exciting learning experiences. For example, they scream with delight when the childminder blows bubbles for them to chase. Furthermore, they successfully enhance their hand-eye coordination and physical skills when the childminder supports them to make their own bubbles. Children enjoy playing, exploring and investigating in the carefully planned outdoor environment. For example, they are fascinated as they pour water and watch it move down a network of pipes. Additionally, children develop their imaginations when they make visitors a pretend cup of tea in the outside café area.

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The provision is good

Children develop a good understanding of how to keep healthy. For instance, they play outside daily and benefit from nutritious meals provided by the childminder. Additionally, children learn the names of vegetables they grow in the garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn. She works in close partnerships with parents to establish what children already know and can do when they start at the setting. This means she can plan activities that build on this from the outset. n The childminder provides a well-prepared learning environment, which is tailored to meet the needs of the children attending each day. She plans activities that help children learn across several areas. For example, babies develop their hand muscles and young children learn about colour as they manipulate play dough. n The childminder has a good understanding of the ways children learn. For example, she provides plenty of sensory learning experiences for babies that ignite their curiosity. This is demonstrated as babies excitedly splash water in a tray and explore mud in the garden. n The childminder uses observation and assessment effectively to identify any

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emerging concerns in children's development. She swiftly refers to outside agencies to seek support for children to help close identified gaps in learning and/or development. However, she does not routinely share information with all other settings that children attend to fully promote consistency in learning and development. n The childminder has high expectations of children. She gives consistent

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9 January 2023 messages to children of all ages to help them learn the rules and boundaries. For example, she asks toddlers to return toys that they have taken from other children. Furthermore, she talks to children about the effect their behaviour has on others, which helps them to manage their feelings more effectively. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm and respectful with children. For example, she gives them plenty of praise and encouragement, which has a positive impact on their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder supports children's independence effectively. For example, she encourages children to attend to their own hygiene needs, teaching even the youngest children to turn on taps and dispense soap when washing their hands. This enhances their independence and self-care skills. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her knowledge of risk

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assessments. She completes daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environments to help identify and minimise potential hazards for children. Furthermore, she ensures she follows the health and safety regulations of equipment, such as the trampoline. n Parents think highly of the childminder and comment on the 'excellent' progress their children have made while at the setting. The childminder uses a variety of ways, such as daily feedback and written summaries, to keep parents fully up to date with their child's learning and development. However, the childminder does not routinely share ideas with parents to help them further build on children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She knows the signs and indicators that a child may be at risk of harm. Furthermore, she confidently demonstrates a thorough understanding of the processes to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. This includes what to do should there be an allegation against herself or a member of her household. The environment is safe and secure. Additionally, she teaches children how to safely take risks, which supports their confidence and resilience.

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should:

n develop the sharing of information with other settings that children attend to fully promote consistency in learning and development n enhance ways to share ideas with parents to help them to build on children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2540135 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10230242 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 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Pembury, Kent. She operates her service from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning

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Inspection activities

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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9 January 2023 9 January 2023 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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