Mrs Sylvia Baker

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans to identify some learning intentions for children's education from the outset. She knows to collect relevant information from parents, to build on children's existing knowledge and skills from their different starting points. The childminder intends to exchange information with parents about their children's interests. For example, she plans to mirror some activities from home to enable children to build further on their imaginative play. n The childminder knows how to plan a variety of stimulating activities based on children's individual needs. She demonstrates how her resources can help children progress in their learning, related to what they need to learn next. The childminder discusses how she would provide children with writing and craft materials to develop confidence in their own creative abilities. n The childminder understands how to provide children with a rich-language

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environment by sharing books and activities with them. For instance, she will use discussion after stories to assess what children remember. n The childminder understands the importance of planning for children's physical play to support their health and well-being. For instance, she has taken children to the local woods for exercise and to build dens with natural materials found there. Children develop an understanding of the physical risks they are capable of managing safely. n The childminder explains how she maintains a consistent approach to supporting children's behaviour. She knows how to set clear expectations and reinforce positive behaviour to help individual children feel secure and understood in her care. n The childminder knows the importance of increasing children's personal experiences of other communities to help them gain a sense of the wider world. She intends to celebrate different festivals throughout the year and go on trips.

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For example, children have previously been to China Town in London during Chinese New Year. The childminder has books and toys to support children's acceptance of difference. n The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She discusses the various ways she adapts her teaching to help children know what is expected of them. For example, the childminder communicates to children about what is going to happen next. She explains this helps reduce any anxieties they may have. All children develop skills for the next stage in their learning.

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This provision meets requirements

23 January 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 125144 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10376004 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent. The childminder works Wednesday 9am until 3pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she would use her space and resources to support children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she has met the recommendations of her previous inspection. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how the activities she would plan would support children's progress in their next steps for learning. n The inspector read the views of parents who previously used the childminding service. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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23 January 2025 23 January 2025 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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