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 demonstrate that they are confident and feel secure in the childminder's home and have developed close bonds with her. They welcome visitors and happily engage in conversations with them, keen to show off the toys they play with.

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The provision is good

Children learn about their local community and value the different roles of the people within it. For instance, they regularly walk by the fire station to see the firefighters and fire engine. They collect fallen acorns from the neighbour's trees and learn about different fish from the fisherman on the local pier.

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The provision is good

Children learn about nature and the world around them. They engage in conversation about the birds they see outside and eagerly await the blossoming fruits on the apple tree. They participate in nurturing and growing fruits in the childminder's garden, such as strawberries and tomatoes. This motivates them to try new foods.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for the children. They listen well to instructions, such as tidying away their toys before making further choices. They are encouraged to use good manners and share.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a welcoming and inclusive environment. She respects and values each child's individual characteristics and abilities. The childminder helps children to learn about the differences between themselves and others and celebrates their home spoken languages. For example, children listen to songs and keywords in French. n The childminder supports the children's communication skills well. She clearly emphasises keywords within her interactions, introduces new vocabulary and models the correct pronunciation of words. This helps to support children's understanding and speaking skills. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their communication and language skills. n The childminder shows great enthusiasm as she interacts with children. She engages them well and uses lots of encouragement and praise, which supports them to become motivated learners. This helps children to be motivated in their

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need to do better?

play as they choose resources around their interests. However, the childminder does not make the most of some opportunities as they arise to extend children's learning even further. n Children enjoy daily opportunities to be active and enjoy fresh air, regardless of the weather. They make good progress in their physical development and

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9 March 2023 demonstrate impressive skills and coordination as they navigate around the garden and enjoy a game of football. n Parents are very complimentary of the childminder and the care their children receive. They are pleased with the progress that children make and the support that they gain. Parents comment that they are kept informed regularly about their children's day-to-day activities and progress. The childminder works together with parents to support their children's development and learning, both at the setting and at home. For instance, the childminder provides tips for toilet training and shares well-loved books with the children and their families. n Children confidently mould play dough, rolling and patting it to their desired shape. This contributes to developing the small muscles in their hands in readiness for early writing. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical language, such as 'big' and 'small', and encourages children to compare sizes.

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need to do better?

Children giggle with the childminder as they make sausages with the dough and pretend to eat them for dinner. n The childminder is enthusiastic, passionate and committed to ongoing improvements. She regularly reviews her practice and adapts her provision to the needs of the children and to help make positive changes. She attends training and undertakes independent reading and research to help keep her knowledge up to date and to further develop her professional practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She is able to recognise a range of signs that may indicate that children are at risk of harm, and she is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder understands how to manage allegations of harm or abuse against herself or anyone who lives in her home. She updates her safeguarding training regularly to ensure her knowledge is current. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Children are reminded to play safely, and all areas are free from hazards. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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should:

n strengthen interactions to enhance and extend children's learning even further during spontaneous play experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2619227 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10281053 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Deal, Kent. She cares for children between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Thursday, all year except for family holidays. She receives funding for children aged three and four.

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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 The childminder showed the inspector around her childminding premises to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n A sample of documents was reviewed by the inspector. n Parents' views were taken in account by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

9 March 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

9 March 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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