Childminder in Kent

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children are exceedingly happy and flourish in the care of the attentive and dedicated childminder. They become deeply engaged in the activities on offer and persist in tasks that support their learning exceptionally well.

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The provision is outstanding

Children greatly benefit from a wealth of opportunities that they may not otherwise experience. For example, children visit a variety of places, such as different cultural supermarkets, and meet people and experience food from other cultures. They enjoy trips in the local community and regularly explore the local countryside. Rich experiences such as these help to extend children's learning and also provide opportunities for them to develop an amazing understanding of the world around them.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show respect and kindness, particularly for living things, such as a worm found in the childminder's enchanting garden. It is evident that children are very familiar with securely embedded routines and expectations. They listen and respond to instructions very well and show an excellent understanding of how to stay safe. For example, children know to climb up the ladder carefully to access the tree house and come back down using the slide.

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n The childminder has an exceptional understanding of child development. She offers children an ambitious and carefully sequenced curriculum, based precisely on her deep understanding of what children need to learn next. Bespoke settling-in arrangements are carefully tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. Detailed information from parents is used to skilfully adapt the provision and to help children to settle quickly. This helps to ensure that all children get off to an amazing start and make rapid progress. n The childminder focuses strongly on helping children develop the highest standards of communication and language skills. Children develop a rich and varied vocabulary through engaging stories, activities and exploration of the natural world. The childminder engages children in carefully considered conversations that help them remember and use their developing vocabulary. For instance, two-year-old children discuss the fallen pine seeds they discover in

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the garden. They learn to describe the texture and smell as they inquisitively explore using their finger tips. n Children thoroughly enjoy listening to the very well told stories that the childminder reads to them. She places a wide range of books at the heart of children's learning and play. For instance, traditional stories, such as 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', inspire children's exploration and play. Children fill

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28 April 2023 different bowls with oats and understand the concepts of size and quantity. Young children use small tweezers to transport the oats, demonstrating excellent precision and perseverance. n Children are incredibly self-sufficient and independent. Consistent praise and encouragement from the childminder gives them the confidence to manage many tasks independently. Children are very proud that they can manage their own belongings and put on their shoes. Very young children dry the seats of the garden resources ready to use, showing clearly that this is a responsibility they take on as part of their usual routine. n Parents speak incredibly highly of the support they receive from the childminder. They are extremely well informed about their child's progress and value the advice and support they receive to help them contribute successfully to their child's learning at home. Parents trust the childminder implicitly. They recognise

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the passion and experience the childminder has for forest school and say they are 'incredibly happy' with the outdoor experiences their children have with the childminder. n The childminder has wonderful relationships with the children. She supports them to be confident, considerate and cooperative individuals. She asks them questions and gives them plenty of time to think and respond. Children are enthusiastically encouraged to express their ideas, and they become confident talkers who are able to express their own feelings and emotions. They are becoming exceptionally well prepared for the next stages in their learning. n The childminder is a highly reflective provider who has clear ambition and vision for what she wants to achieve. She continually strives to adapt her practice and make positive changes. This ensures she maintains an outstanding service for children and their families.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has attended regular training to ensure her child protection knowledge is up to date. She is confident in recognising the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to report concerns and who to consult to support children who may be at risk. The childminder understands how to respond in the event of an allegation made against herself or her household members.The childminder creates a very safe and secure environment for children to play and learn in with confidence. She knows how to identify and remove or minimise risk to children. She ensures that children are supervised at all times and provides clear guidance to children about their own safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2628187 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10286056 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 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The provider registered in 2021 and lives in Deal, Kent. She offers care Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. The provider has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 April 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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28 April 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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