Childminder in Kent

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder has strong bonds with all of the children who attend her setting. She ensures that she has a deep understanding of children's characters and individual needs, which significantly supports their well-being. This helps children to feel happy, settled and cared for. Children mirror the high levels of respect the childminder gives to them, and behave extremely well towards their friends. They look out for one another when they need help, share out resources and are keen to engage and play together.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for each and every child. She is good at providing precisely targeted activities that support children to make good progress. She is highly engaging and enthusiastic in her interactions with the children. Children respond very well to this and show extremely positive attitudes to their learning. They smile, giggle and jump for joy while playing turn-taking games together. Children thoroughly enjoy playing imaginary games such as flying on a plane and serving pretend pizza. They relish learning new ways to navigate the climbing frame outside, carefully listening to the advice and support from the childminder. Children soak up the many learning opportunities and are confident and inquisitive, with a 'can-do' attitude to learning.

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n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the curriculum and how to use assessment effectively to plan for children's learning. She carefully considers what the children need to learn next and provides simple, well-targeted activities. The children clap their hands excitedly as they anticipate group-time games. For example, they work really well with each other, taking turns to press the hedgehog's head, and laugh with surprise when the spikes pop up. n The childminder uses her previous expertise and knowledge to help her to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works effectively in partnership with parents and other professionals involved to ensure that children receive the help they need to make the best possible progress. n Children experience a language-rich environment. The childminder uses effective strategies to develop children's communication and language skills. She regularly

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sings with the children and reads them stories. Furthermore, she asks questions during their play and encourages them to repeat back new vocabulary. Children delight in exploring shape names using magnetic shapes and differently cut sandwiches. n Children are consistently highly motivated and keen to join in. They eagerly take part in activities and demonstrate high levels of concentration. They focus with determination until they learn how to catch a ball, pedal a bike and paint

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29 September 2023 different letters. n The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries for children's behaviour. Children play exceptionally well together, sharing resources and welcoming others into their play. They take the bike over to their friends, saying, 'It's your turn now.' Children ask their friends what colour spoon they would like for lunch before choosing themselves. They are polite and are able to tell their friends what they do not like. Children respond quickly to both the childminder and their friends' expectations. The childminder is an excellent role model, is calm and gentle, and treats children with genuine, positive regard. n The childminder actively encourages children's self-help skills and independence throughout their daily routine. For instance, children know why they need to wash their hands before eating and they persevere until they can put their own shoes on. The childminder offers lots of guidance and praise to support them to

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begin to use the potty. This helps children to gain the necessary independence in readiness for school. n The childminder has a wealth of previous knowledge and experiences to draw on, which she uses daily to provide good care and education to all children. She communicates regularly with the local authority adviser for support. However, she has not focused on identifying professional development opportunities to build on her knowledge and skills to further enhance the quality of her teaching. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder communicates daily with parents about their child's development and what they are working on. She provides advice and support on issues at home, such as speech and diet. Parents highly value the care that children receive. They say their children flourish under the childminder's 'exceptional care and dedication'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role with regards to safeguarding. She is clear on the signs and symptoms of abuse, how to record safeguarding incidents and where to refer child protection concerns to. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to update and expand her knowledge. She undertakes effective daily risk assessments of the setting, to help reduce and minimise any potential hazards.

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n make more use of professional development opportunities to continually build and develop knowledge and skills over time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2639029 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10295721 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Swanley in Kent. The childminder has level 3 qualification in childcare. The setting operates from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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 completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and considered the impact on learning.

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Inspection activities

29 September 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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29 September 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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