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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

All children are very happy and confident in the childminder's welcoming and inviting setting. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how she implements her motivating curriculum, which challenges children's thinking and enhances their enjoyment in learning. The childminder builds on children's interests well. For example, when they are interested in an aeroplane, the childminder teaches them about new concepts. Children learn new words and facts. For example, they talk about aviation and learn that pilots fly aeroplanes. They go on to learn about birds and how they migrate when the climate changes. Children learn about the natural world around them.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model. She teaches children about the expectations of their behaviour. Therefore, children are polite and behave well. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For instance, they talk about the importance of keeping hydrated after exercise. Children learn how to move their bodies in different ways to develop their physical skills. For example, they negotiate space with confidence as they jump like a kangaroo and stamp like an elephant. Children communicate with confidence. This includes sharing their ideas during role play when they become 'waiters' in their 'restaurant'. The childminder teaches children new words to extend their vast vocabulary. This is demonstrated when they talk about the savannah when exploring different animals and their habitats.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. For example, she has reviewed potential risks and made her practice safe and robust. As a result, the childminder helps support children to understand how to keep themselves and others safe. For instance, children know what to do in the event of an emergency and talk about when and how they would contact the emergency services. n The childminder establishes positive relationships with all children. She knows children's individual personalities and abilities and makes plans unique to them. This helps the childminder plan activities and experiences that she knows children will enjoy. As a result, all children have a positive attitude towards their learning and make good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. n Children are very settled, and it is evident that they enjoy the company of the childminder. For example, they excitedly laugh and giggle as they play together.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder supports children well to prepare for their future learning. For instance, children use mathematical language as they play with confidence, and they build meaningful friendships. However, on occasion, the

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need to do better?

23 April 2025 childminder is too keen to complete tasks children are capable of doing themselves. Therefore, children do not have consistent opportunities to build on their skills even further. n The childminder evaluates her practice daily. She reflects on what went well and what she could do differently next time. She uses her findings to support her future plans. The childminder is keen to build on her knowledge and skills and completes regular training beneficial to her practice. For example, she has learned about the different ways to support children to manage their feelings and emotions. This has helped all children to learn how to behave well. n The childminder successfully establishes positive partnerships with parents. They speak highly of her. They comment that they would highly recommend her and feel their children are thriving in a wonderful and nurturing environment. The childminder communicates with parents daily and shares regular photographs

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need to do better?

and information about their children's achievements and what they will be learning next. The childminder keeps parents well informed. For example, she shares useful tips, such as advice on how to keep children safe online. n On occasion, the childminder communicates with other professionals involved in children's progress. However, this is predominantly via parents. Therefore, the childminder has not yet established effective ways to enhance the partnerships directly with staff at settings children also attend to strengthen the consistency of their shared care and learning. n The childminder ensures her practice is diverse and inclusive. Children learn about other peoples' similarities and differences outside of their own communities and experiences. This includes other countries, cultures, languages and religions. For example, children learn about the traditions of Jewish beliefs.

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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 extend children's opportunities to complete tasks with more independence to build on their skills to support their future learning n establish partnerships with staff at settings children also attend to strengthen the quality of consistency of children's shared care and learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2687884 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10359702 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 7 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and is located in Herne Bay, Kent. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday and every other Saturday from 8am to 6pm, all year around. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged one, two and three years.

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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 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

23 April 2025 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

23 April 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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