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

The nurturing childminder supports children to settle well and places a strong focus on children's happiness. For example, she creates an environment where the children can feel at home. Parents say that their children quickly separate from them each morning on arrival. Children independently self-register, using their photos. They quickly engage in their play as they freely explore the environment that has been planned effectively to meet their needs. Children are curious and eager to learn as they invite the childminder into their play.

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The provision is good

Children make continued progress in their learning and development. The childminder has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, she continually monitors their progress to make sure that she identifies any gaps in their learning early on. This ensures that good progress is made across the seven areas of learning and steady progress is made from children's starting points.

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The provision is good

Children display positive attitudes to their learning and behave well during their time at the childminder's home. For instance, when children find tasks challenging, the childminder offers continuous encouragement and positive praise. They respond positively and show resilience as they persevere and complete what they started. This has a positive impact on the development of children's characters and promotes their self-esteem well as they develop their understanding of resilience to setbacks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well. This enables her to plan effectively around their current interests. For example, the children regularly enjoy trips to the local train station. They learn about the world around them as they take short journeys by train. Most recently, they visited a local garden centre. The children chose a strawberry plant and a tomato plant to take home. They take pride in nurturing the plants as they independently water them daily. Children's knowledge is successfully built over time to ensure that their learning is embedded. They are ready for their next stage of learning. n Children behave well during their time at the childminder's home. She has high expectations for their behaviour and conduct. For instance, children listen and respond positively to the childminder when there is a change in routine. They instinctively know the routine and independently collect their own shoes before

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going into the garden to pick fruit to eat. Relationships reflect a positive and respectful culture, which benefits the development of children's characters well. n The childminder values and promotes equality and diversity well. For example, children learn about people who are different to us as they share the story 'A

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need to do better?

23 June 2023 Rainbow of Friends'. They spend lots of time out and about in their local community where they take part in celebrations such as St George's Day and Chinese New Year. These age-appropriate ways of teaching help children to develop a good understanding of their differences and what makes them unique. Children are well prepared for life in modern Britain as they learn to be respectful and recognise those who help us. n Partnerships with parents are now a strength of the childminder. For instance, she has worked hard to establish an effective system for gathering feedback from parents. She values their views and opinions and uses the information to make positive changes to her service if she needs to. Parents consistently share positive feedback about how 'flexible' and 'passionate' the childminder is. They are confident that their children are safe and secure during their time with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works well in collaboration with other childminders. For instance, they regularly meet to enhance the social opportunities they offer the children in their care. However, the childminder has not yet established a strong relationship with other settings children attend, to share information regarding their progress. This does not fully support continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder has a positive approach to her continuous professional development and has completed a broad range of training. For example, she has recently completed courses in positive behaviour management and delivering the early years curriculum. However, she now needs to strengthen her knowledge and understanding of how to make a referral if concerns about children's development arise.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures and understands her duty to protect children in her care from harm. She knows who and when to refer to if she is ever concerned about a child in her care. The childminder understands and can talk confidently about a range of issues that may impact on children's well-being, such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence and radicalisation. The childminder ensures that her knowledge is kept up to date through regular training and research. Her home and garden are safe and secure for children.

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should:

n build on relationships with other settings that children attend, to help ensure continuity in care and education

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should:

23 June 2023 n improve knowledge and understanding of SEND referral pathways to ensure that children are supported effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436467 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10295457 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 3 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Dartford, Kent. She operates on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm, term time only. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

23 June 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

23 June 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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