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 quickly settle into this extremely warm and welcoming home. Each child's emotional needs are a priority of the childminder, and she supports children's settling-in needs on an individual basis. They choose from puzzles of varying difficulty, which the attentive childminder helps them to complete. The children play thoughtfully together, making sure that their friends are alright. The childminder encourages children's language and literary development. They choose books from a wide selection. When they read 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt,' they know the story and finish the rhyme. They experience their own cause and effect when they press the buttons on the page that match the noises in the book.

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The provision is good

Children learn new vocabulary, such as 'pipette', and find out their meaning. They get plenty of time to process questions and think about the answers. When they are unsure, the childminder ponders their questions. For example, she wonders what a pipette is used for. Children's physical development progresses, and they use ribbons to dance with. This helps them to begin to understand spatial awareness and care for each other's personal space. It also helps to build the muscles they will need for future writing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder designs her curriculum so that the children are ready to move on to the next stage of their education. For example, she begins with each child's starting point and plans for their individual needs. She then merges their targets to their interests. This means that children are more likely to engage with the resources. Moreover, it supports them to quickly reduce gaps in their learning. This supports children to make good progress. n The childminder draws on the local community to ensure that children have a broad and balanced programme of learning. For instance, children experience birds of prey at a local centre. They make natural collections from visiting local parks. They forage for blackberries, then use them to make cakes. The children go to different centres daily to develop their social skills. This wide range of activities supports children to develop awe and wonder of the natural world,

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make connections and develop a wide range of relationships. However, at times, the childminder does not fully extend opportunities to compare people and communities different to their own. n Children's behaviour is good. They play well together. They take turns and use phrases that they have heard the childminder say. For example, 'good try', 'turn the piece around and try again' and 'well done'. This means that the childminder is using language that promotes the skill of persistence. n The childminder encourages children to become independent at every opportunity. She supports the development of their ability to manage their self

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11 January 2023 care. Children go to the toilet on their own, where they wash their hands and sing the handwashing song. There are mirrors placed on a wall so the children can view their reflections. This helps children to manage their self care. For example, when they need to wipe their noses, they help themselves to a tissue, look in the mirror and do it themselves. n The childminder encourages children to enjoy healthy food. For example, she introduces interesting and unusual food weekly. The childminder makes mealtimes fun, such as by encouraging children to learn to use tools to spread topping onto their wraps. The childminder promotes oral hygiene well. For instance, children play toothbrushing games. This helps them to learn relevant skills to apply at home. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. The communication they receive is varied and welcome. They see photographs of their children on social media and

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have daily chats. The parents say that their children are very happy. They feel confident to leave their children, knowing that they are safe and learning. The parents think that the childminder is 'amazing'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant in safeguarding the children in her care. She updates her knowledge regularly. The childminder knows all the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has robust measures in place to swiftly report any concerns about a child's well-being or to ensure that they do not come to harm. She has a full understanding of the wider issues of safeguarding, such as 'Prevent' duty, female genital mutilation and county lines. The childminder has robust risk assessment measures to ensure that children are always kept safe. She implements these measures throughout the day, both when she is setting up at the beginning of the day and then at the end of the day when she is tidying away. All aspects of the home are safe and secure.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to develop a deeper understanding of people and communities different to their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2597096 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10251424 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 8 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 2020. She lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The childminder accepts funding for the free provision of education for children aged two, three and four years. She is open all year round, from 7am to 6pm.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n A meeting was held with the childminder. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of suitability for the childminder and other household members. n A learning walk was conducted with the childminder. The inspector considered the curriculum intent and how that impacts on the children's learning. n The inspector talked to children and took their views into account. n Parents talked to the childminder, who listened to their views and took them into account. n The inspector viewed a selection of documentation. n The childminder completed a joint observation with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2023 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

11 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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