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, settled and confident during their time at the childminder's inviting home. The childminder demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of how she successfully implements her chosen curriculum. She implements activities that she knows will motivate children to learn. For example, when children are interested in jungle animals, they learn to move like jungle animals and sing songs about them. The childminder extends learning well. For instance, she teaches children about numbers and shapes as they play. Children learn about emotions and feelings. This is demonstrated when the childminder encourages children to talk about what makes them happy or sad, excited or scared. Children begin to learn how to manage their emotions.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model. Children are polite and behave well. Children know what is expected of them. This is evident when they remind each other not to run indoors, as this is one of the rules they are expected to follow. Children learn how to move their bodies in different ways to develop their physical skills. For example, they use age-appropriate climbing and balancing equipment safely. Children learn about festivals and events to widen their knowledge of communities and experiences outside of their own. For instance, they celebrate and learn about Black History Month.

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n The childminder establishes positive relationships with children. She knows children's individual personalities well. She understands what activities and experiences will capture their interest and hold their concentration. She plans accordingly, and this helps to keep children motivated to learn. n The childminder has a high expectation of all children's abilities, even the youngest. Children have a positive attitude towards their learning and make good progress. For example, they are excited to participate in activities and are eager to learn new skills. This is evident when children pour and fill a variety of different-sized containers during sand play. n Overall, the childminder ensures her home is clean and hygienic. Children develop a good understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, they talk about the benefits of accessing fresh air and being active. However, the childminder does not consistently support all children to learn

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about the importance of following thorough hygiene routines, such as handwashing. n Generally, the childminder supports children to develop good communication and language skills. For instance, she provides good running commentary and reinforces the correct pronunciation of words skilfully. However, on occasion, the childminder does not provide more thought-provoking questions and give

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21 May 2025 children enough time to think and respond to the ones she asks. Therefore, children do not have consistent opportunities to build on their developing communication skills further. n The childminder successfully establishes positive partnerships with parents. She communicates with them daily and shares regular updates on their children's achievements and next steps in learning. The childminder shares helpful tips and advice with them to support children's learning at home. This includes information on the importance of reading stories together. Parents speak highly of the childminder and are positive about the care their children receive. n The childminder evaluates her practice daily. She reflects on what went well and what she could do differently next time. The childminder considers views and ideas shared by parents and children. She uses her findings to support her future plans. n The childminder is keen to build on her knowledge and skills. She completes

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regular training that is beneficial to her practice. For instance, she has developed her skills and knowledge of how to support children with differing needs. This has increased her understanding of how to adapt activities to meet the needs of all children. n Children are independent. For example, they are confident to choose their own play and complete their own tasks. For instance, they find and put on their own coats when going into the garden. Children develop good skills to support their future learning and help prepare them for their eventual move to school. n The childminder teaches children how to stay safe. For example, on regular walks to the park, library and food market, they talk about the rules of how to cross the road safely.

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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 follow more thorough health and hygiene routines n build on children's developing communication and language skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544232 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10380370 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 6 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and is located in Dartford, Kent. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two 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

21 May 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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21 May 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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