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 of all ages and abilities are happy and settled in the childminder's friendly and welcoming home. The childminder implements her curriculum effectively. She ensures she plans motivating activities and experiences that engage children in their learning. For example, when children show an interest in vehicles, the childminder builds on this well. Children are excited to build a garage with bricks and go on to explore different vehicles. For example, they experience travelling on a bus. Children enjoy visiting a local duck pond. The childminder teaches them about how to be safe around water. Children go on to use fishing rods to hook ducks in water play and learn about quantities as they sing a number song about ducks.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model and she teaches children what is expected of them. Children are polite and behave well. They are kind to each other and happily share and take turns. Children maturely remind each other of the rules, such as washing their hands before eating snack. The childminder teaches children the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, they regularly visit the fruit and vegetable market and talk about the variety of healthy produce. The childminder teaches children good physical skills. Children dance, moving their body in a variety of ways with confidence. They laugh as they do so, and they encourage their friends to join in.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and any assistants she may have establish positive and trusting relationships with all children. They get to know children's unique personalities well. The childminder has a high expectation of children's abilities and plans accordingly. Children have a positive attitude towards their learning and make good progress. n Overall, the childminder supports children well to prepare for their eventual move to school. For example, children are confident to socialise happily with their friends and are confident to listen and join in during group activities, such as story times. However, children do not have consistent opportunities to complete tasks they are capable of doing with more independence. n The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. She keeps them informed and involved in their children's learning and next steps. For example, she sends them photos and videos of children's achievements. The childminder

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shares helpful information with parents, such as the benefits and importance of reading with their children. Parents praise the genuine care and passion the childminder shows children and feel that she supports children to thrive and blossom. n Overall, children communicate with confidence and share their ideas as they

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11 December 2024 play. They listen to each other's ideas and show each other respect. However, at times the childminder is too quick to answer her own thought-provoking questions. Therefore, children do not have enough time to think and then answer to build on their already good communication skills even further. n The childminder evaluates her practice daily with any assistants she may have. They consider how well children have enjoyed the activities and what they would do differently next time to make them even better. The childminder closely monitors the quality of care and teaching that she, and any assistants she may have, provide to children. For example, they observe each other interact with children and share their constructive feedback to support their future practice. n The childminder completes training beneficial to her practice. For example, she has recently learned about how to support children to manage their emotions

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and feelings and know what is expected of them. As a result, all children behave well, and when they feel unhappy or frustrated, they communicate this safely and appropriately. n The childminder ensures her practice is diverse and inclusive. She teaches children about other people from around the world. This includes festivals and traditions of other cultures and religions. For instance, children learn about Diwali and dance to music from around the world. n The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and teaches children how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, children learn to be respectful of other living things. As a result, they are gentle and kind and know the boundaries when petting the family dog.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n support children to complete tasks they are capable of doing with more independence n extend the opportunities children have to think and then respond to questions to develop their already good communication skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540398 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10368374 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 18 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She is located in Dartford, Kent. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year around. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two and three years. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and works closely with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

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 that the childminder provides for 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, any assistants she may have and the children at convenient times. The inspector also reviewed written feedback from parents and considered their views.

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Inspection activities

11 December 2024 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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