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 happy, confident, and settled in the presence of the childminder. They are independent and are encouraged to choose their own play and complete their own tasks. The childminder has a good understanding of her curriculum which she implements effectively. She plans motivating experiences that interest children. This helps to promote children to have a positive attitude towards their learning. For example, children enjoy learning about vehicles and transport particularly buses. For example, children enjoy learning about vehicles and transport. The childminder closely follows their interest by singing 'The wheels on the bus', and using public transport. Children learn about the importance of being safe when crossing the road.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model. Children are polite and behave well. They wait patiently and share and take turns with good levels of maturity. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, children understand the importance of good oral hygiene. They enjoy games where they brush their teeth and learn about the meaning of words, such as 'cavities'. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They learn how to move their bodies in different ways, such as hopping and jumping during action songs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder establishes secure and trusting relationships with children and gets to know their individual personalities well. This includes knowing what they like and dislike. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her company. For instance, they seek her out for hugs and reassurance and giggle happily as they play games together. n The childminder ensures that she plans activities and experiences that she knows will keep children engaged in the learning. For example, when children have a keen interest in cutting during a creative activity, she provides them with a wide range of materials to practise their cutting skills. n The childminder supports children to develop good communication skills. For example, she talks to them in a purposeful way and children learn new words, such as 'tiny' and 'enormous'. The childminder provides children with enough time to think and then respond to the thought provoking questions she asks

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need to do better?

them. n The childminder establishes secure and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them fully involved and informed in their children's learning and achievements. The childminder shares activity ideas with parents that they can enjoy at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and comment that she is proactive in children's learning, caring and compassionate.

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need to do better?

6 November 2023 n The childminder liaises with parents to ensure she knows about any information that has been shared with them by staff at the setting children also attend. However, she does not build even further on partnerships with staff and communicate with them routinely. Therefore, the childminder does not yet provide the highest level of consistency to the children's shared care and learning experiences. n The childminder supports all children to make good progress. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. Overall, the childminder successfully ensures her setting is diverse and inclusive. However, she does not yet consistently provide children with more extensive opportunities to learn about other peoples' similarities and differences outside of their own communities and experiences. For instance, the childminder is more confident to teach children about festivals that are more familiar to her.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates her practice daily. She reflects on what has engaged children and what she could do differently to enhance their experiences next time. The childminder takes into careful consideration the views and feedback provided by children and other childminders who she has close links with. They share ideas and good practice with each other. The childminder uses her findings to support her future activity plans. n The childminder is proactive in making sure that she continues to build on her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. For example, she carries out independent reading and research and attends early years webinars. This includes recently learning about how to support children to have a healthy and balanced diet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure and confident knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. This includes having a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse to be mindful of regarding what may highlight a potential concern. The childminder knows who to contact to seek advice and how to raise and follow up any issues. This includes knowing how to manage any allegations raised against herself and other adults living in the address. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, when they visit the river, they talk about how to stay safe around water.

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should:

n establish effective partnerships with staff at other settings that children also attend

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should:

6 November 2023 n extend children's knowledge and understanding of other people's similarities and differences outside of their own communities and experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493851 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10308510 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 15 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She is located in Dartford, Kent. The childminder cares for children Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 6pm, all year around. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three years old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 her practice. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder. The inspector assessed the impact of the quality of interactions and the learning opportunities she provides children. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments. n The inspector reviewed written documentation. This included safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. n During the inspection the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times and reviewed written feedback from parents and considered their views.

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Inspection activities

6 November 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

6 November 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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