Childminder 2719804

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The dedicated childminder creates a nurturing, exciting and safe environment where children thrive. She understands the importance of planning an ambitious curriculum that stimulates and motivates all children while swiftly addressing any gaps in their learning. She builds strong bonds with the children and their families from the outset. This provides children with the emotional security and affection they need to develop their self-confidence and positive self-esteem.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate a keen desire to play, discover and learn. They show deep concentration and focus when they engage in activities, such as listening to stories, finding out about bugs or preparing their own fruit to eat. The childminder notices their fascinations and interests and skilfully builds on these to promote their excellent listening, speaking and problem-solving skills. For instance, children visited the farm to see lambs with her to support their interest in farm animals while also learning about the seasons.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder values the diversity children's personalities and characters bring to the setting. She helps children learn about their similarities and differences in real and meaningful ways, such as when they visit the care home or share the excitement of a new baby in a family. Children demonstrate tolerance and understanding of one another while they play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes highly detailed assessments of children's learning and development. She uses these to accurately plan and sequence activities that build and extend their learning. She continually monitors the way children interact and engage while she skilfully adapts her teaching to accommodate their learning styles, interests and needs. This means children make consistent and rapid progress. n The childminder plans experiences for children that go way beyond the expected. For instance, she regularly links real life experiences alongside planned activities in the setting, such as a trip to the dentist to support children's understanding of oral health. She invites others into her home to share their skills, such as sports teachers and musicians, to boost children's knowledge and skills. Children enjoy trips to the theatre, zoo and library. This helps children build a greater understanding of culture, their community and the world.

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n The childminder explores books with children in meaningful ways. For example, during snack time she reads a story to introduce the fruits the children will be preparing. The children talk, count, cut and prepare the fruits to eat. They share their thoughts on the taste and texture, while comparing it with the book character's experience. Alongside their physical skills, this supports children's

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3 July 2025 love of storytelling and develops their imagination, empathy and language skills. n The childminder teaches children to use mathematical concepts while they play. For instance, they excitedly run around the garden finding beanbags to count or categorise according to colour. They pretend to measure one another with a tape measure, and they use positional language when they complete a jigsaw puzzle. n Children demonstrate high levels of physical control and dexterity. The childminder provides children with additional, fun opportunities to develop their hand-eye coordination, such as when they play golf in the garden or make colourful 'potions' in the mud kitchen. She extends their skills by adding more challenge when they complete tasks or show enhanced skills. They are given time and space to practise. For example, young children demonstrate strength and coordination when they kick and throw a ball.

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n The childminder places a strong emphasis on increasing children's self- confidence, emotional self-regulation and independence. Her empathetic, warm and welcoming demeanour is reflected in the kind, accepting and respectful friendships children make. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating, good hygiene routines, rest and exercise. This provides children with information to help them make healthy lifestyle choices as they grow. n The childminder develops positive partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. Parents value the extra support, knowledge and advice the childminder provides. For example, she shares ideas to enhance children's learning at home ahead of activities she will be doing in the setting. This seamless, shared approach helps children make rapid progress while supporting their learning beyond the setting in preparation for when they go to school. n Children's speaking skills are excellent. They confidently share information, such

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as their birthdates, names and stories from home. They speak clearly and demonstrate how they can sustain conversations. The childminder listens attentively and values what they say. For example, children talk about the sunflowers they have grown from seed and how they water them. n The childminder ensures she updates her training, knowledge and skills alongside that of assistants. She consistently strives to provide children with innovative teaching and high-quality care. She shares the joy and wonderment of children's discoveries and learning, while giving them opportunities that enrich their emotional and physical development.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2719804 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10398234 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2023 and lives in Tonbridge, Kent. She cares for children from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year. She offers government-funded places for children aged between nine months and four years. She works with an assistant. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the early years curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

3 July 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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