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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are very settled and happy in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They really enjoy her company. The childminder implements her ambitious curriculum effectively to ensure that she meets all children's individual needs. The childminder plans motivating experiences that engage children of all ages and abilities. Children are excited by a book about a caterpillar. The childminder teaches them about caterpillars, such as their journey to become butterflies. Children excitedly learn about different ways to make their own caterpillar. This includes filling tights with soil and making a cress caterpillar plant.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model. Children are polite and behave well. They play together happily and share and take turns. They play games where they wait patiently and encourage and applaud each other as they sing songs to one another. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, they visit the park routinely and are confident to use challenging climbing and balancing equipment safely. The childminder teaches children about other people's similarities and differences from around the world. This includes cultures and language. For instance, children learn simple words, such as goodbye in Spanish and learn about Iranian traditions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder establishes very positive relationships with children and gets to know them well. This includes understanding what makes them unique. Children feel safe and secure in her presence. They seek her out to play games together. All children have a positive attitude towards their learning and enjoy their experiences. n The childminder builds and maintains positive relationships with parents and keeps them fully informed about their children's learning and achievements. She shares useful information to support children at home, such as toilet training tips and ideas. Parents speak highly of the childminder and praise the childminder's kindness, energy and enthusiasm. They state they would recommend her over and over again. n The childminder communicates effectively with other early years professionals. She provides children with a good level of consistency to their shared care and learning experiences. For example, she routinely shares key information and

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next steps in children's learning with staff at settings children also attend. n The childminder supports children to develop some good communication skills. For example, she provides a language-enriched environment. Children hear a wide range of words as they listen to stories and sing songs. However, the childminder does not consistently provide children with enough time to think and then respond to the thought-provoking questions she asks them. Therefore,

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need to do better?

7 November 2023 children do not have consistent opportunities to build on their developing communication skills even further. n The childminder is overall successful in ensuring that her home is hygienic and safe. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating. For example, they cut and prepare a wide range of fruit for snack. However, the childminder does not always consistently reinforce consistent and thorough hygiene practices. Therefore, on occasion, children do not consistently understand and follow hygiene rules, such as washing their hands before mealtimes. n The childminder reflects upon her practice daily. She evaluates how well she has engaged children in their learning experiences and considers what she will do differently next time. The childminder uses her findings to support her future activity plans. n The childminder is proactive in ensuring that she continues to build on her skills

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and keep her knowledge up to date. For example, she carries out independent reading and research. She has attended beneficial training. This includes learning about positive ways to help children enjoy and engage in their play experiences. As a result, the childminder plans opportunities that she knows children will enjoy. This helps her to ensure that she supports all children to make good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder helps children to develop skills to support their future learning and help prepare them for their move to school. This includes helping them to enjoy mark making and develop their pre-writing skills to help prepare them for formal teaching about writing as well as encouraging them to be independent and complete their own tasks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. She has a secure and confident understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse that may highlight a potential concern. The childminder knows who to contact to seek advice and how to follow up any issues. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, when they walk in the community, they learn about the rules of how to cross the road safely, such as 'stop, look and listen'.

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should:

n provide children with enough time to think and then answer the thought- provoking questions they are asked

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should:

7 November 2023 n support children further to consistently follow good hygiene routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425018 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10308339 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 16 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She is located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The childminder operates all year around, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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 the children at convenient times and reviewed written feedback from parents and considered their views.

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Inspection activities

7 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

7 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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