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

Children are very happy, settled and secure. New children settle in quickly with the childminder. The childminder is caring, patient and kind. She knows the children in her care individually very well. The children benefit from a wide range of experiences with the childminder. For example, they visit beaches, parks, museums and enjoy opportunities to socialise with a larger groups of children. This helps to develop their social skills well.

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The provision is good

Children gain a love for books and stories. They enjoy sharing books with the childminder as well as looking through books independently. They recall their favourite stories throughout the day and listen intently as the childminder reads. Children show delight when she reads their favourite stories and they can anticipate what comes next.

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The provision is good

Children are very well behaved. They are polite, have good manners and follow instructions positively. For example, when the childminder invites the children to an adult-led activity they say 'yes please'. Children develop positive attitudes to their learning. They respond well to the childminder's supportive, nurturing approach. Children are able to focus well on activities and are fully engaged in their play. The childminder praises children in a consistent and meaningful way that increases their self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes and assesses children continually. She uses this information successfully to know what the children need to learn next. She plans and organises activities that will build on their interests and next steps in learning and development. Overall, the children are provided with a good mixture of play and learning opportunities across the curriculum. However, on occasion, the childminder's enthusiasm means that she over directs during activities, such as crafts, suppressing opportunities children have to express their own creative ideas. n The childminder supports children's communication very well. She constantly engages children in conversations and extends their vocabulary. Children learn to use words, such as 'hexagon' and 'oval' when describing the different-shaped puzzle pieces. The childminder clearly models the correct pronunciation to help children develop their speech and language skills.

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n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, she supports them to count, compare the size of different items and recognise numbers and shapes. children use these new skills within their self chosen play. n Children are learning to lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages them

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need to do better?

24 March 2023 to follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands regularly. Children learn to identify healthy food during their lunchtimes and enjoy discussing good oral hygiene with their friends. n The childminder plans a good range of physical activities to develop children's small hand and finger muscles to support their independence and early writing skills. However, the childminder does not fully promote opportunities for older children to be active. This means they have fewer opportunities to develop their larger movements, balance and coordination. n The childminder works well in partnerships with parents who have high praise for her and the service she provides. Parents reflect positively about the progress their children make, especially in their speech and language development. They praise the variety of activities and experiences the childminder provides. Parents say they feel well informed about their children's

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need to do better?

day and learning. n The childminder reflects on her own practice. She continuously looks for ways to improve her environment and experiences for children. For instance, since her last inspection, the childminder has developed a designated play space within her home. As a result, children benefit from having free access to a wide range of toys and resources. Children can make independent choices and develop their individual interests. n Children learn about people, places, religions and customs as they explore books, resources and topic-related craft activities. This helps them to acknowledge the wider world, people's differences and similarities and learn to respect these.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of how to protect children at the setting. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse that may cause her to believe a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of how to report any concerns and what to do should an allegation ever be made against her or a member of her household. The home is safe and secure, and children learn how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n promote opportunities for children to express their own ideas during creative activities n strengthen opportunities to help develop older children's large movements, balance and coordination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490251 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10280333 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 5 Date of previous inspection 16 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. The childminder provides care all day, Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding for children aged three and four. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 setting. 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 account of by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

24 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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24 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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