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 love to learn in the care of this nurturing childminder. They confidently access different activities individually or with others. The childminder provides a well-organised and appealing learning environment which includes regular outings in the local area. She fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration towards others. Children learn to consider how their behaviour can affect others. They show increasing capacity to regulate their emotions. This helps children build positive relationships and maintain friendships.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to make connections with previous experiences. For example, they notice a picture of a mouse in a book and are reminded about their visit to the farm where they saw 'harvest mice'. Children expertly describe the size and appearance of the mice. This helps them to consolidate and build on prior learning.

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The provision is good

Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder uses many opportunities to teach children why certain foods are good for them, such as when they spot chicken in their rolls. They recall that chicken is good for their growing brains. Children build stamina and good body control as they participate in yoga sessions, which also helps them relax. In addition, children remember that washing their hands with soap minimises their risk of becoming unwell.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her detailed knowledge of children's interests, abilities and home experiences to create a stimulating curriculum that prepares them for future life. For example, children's awareness of different cultures is enhanced by sharing their own family experiences of celebrations. They are fascinated by an Iranian family's new year traditions that are different to their own. In this way, children and their families' ways of living are given importance. n The childminder's commitment to foster children's love for reading is highly effective. She brings stories to life as she shares them. For instance, children perform their own actions and sounds in relation to animals in the book. They use their imaginations and thoroughly enjoy pretending to be lizards crawling up the wall. Children choose to independently look at the library books they bring back from a visit. Children hold intelligent discussions with each other about the

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pictures, such as who the 'villain' may be. n Children demonstrate their good mathematical skills with growing competency. The childminder is quick to address and work through any misconceptions she identifies when interacting with children. For example, during their play, children count a group of objects correctly one by one. They make pretend 'cakes' and create layers of two colours consecutively, showing their understanding of

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14 July 2023 sequencing patterns. n Children show a positive attitude to learning, particularly when making up their own games. They happily share their thoughts and opinions. For example, they use a large piece of cardboard to make a variety of things, such as a den and a train station. They extend their own learning as they allocate each person's role and decide how their made-up problem can be solved. This shows children's good awareness of key features that make up a story. n The childminder assesses children from the start and uses information gathered to identify children's next steps in learning. She shares these with parents and considers how she can target children's learning when she plans activities. However, the childminder has not yet established effective links with other settings children attend. She does not share key information about children's learning with these settings to aid continuity in their care and development.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder interacts well with children. She is very keen to teach them new things. However, at times, this can result in children's activities being unnecessarily interrupted by the childminder. For example, while children are engrossed in an interesting group role-play scenario, the childminder disturbs them to start drawing. This means that they do not fully benefit from either activity. n Parents are very positive about the care their children receive with the childminder. They say that the childminder 'cherishes' and 'nurtures' their children. Parents comment on the loving bonds their children have formed with her and their friends. They report on the extensive feedback given to them about their children's experiences and development which is used to support their children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to protect children from harm. She updates her safeguarding training regularly to ensure her knowledge is current. The childminder is aware of potential signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse, including exposure to extremist views and behaviours. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. This includes if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. The childminder considers how to keep children safe and carries out regular risk assessments.

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should:

n strengthen relationships with other settings children attend to provide continuity in children's care, learning and development

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should:

14 July 2023 n minimise unnecessary interruptions to children's engagement and focus during their self-chosen play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2635590 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10301512 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Caterham, Surrey. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday, 8am until 5.30pm, for most of the year. She does not open on Monday in the school holidays. The childminder accepts free funding for the provision of early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure these are safe and suitable. n The childminder discussed with the inspector what she wants children in her care to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on the children's learning. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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

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