Childminder EY415949

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are happy, relaxed and extremely engaged from the moment they arrive at this setting. The childminder has an excellent routine for babies and older children. She knows the children well. Children know what to expect, and this encourages them to feel a sense of belonging. High-quality activities, a variety of resources and learning stations are readily accessible to children. This in turn fosters a rich learning environment. For example, babies are fully engaged in a sensory tray full of natural items from around the home. They are curious and want to feel and explore more as the childminder comments on what they see. Older children are highly focused in the home-corner area, pretending to cook.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally skilful at extending children's learning during their play. She incorporates all areas of learning into her curriculum. For example, the childminder supports older children to count the fruit aloud during snack time. She teaches children to use their fingers to count the spots in the book they are reading. As part of the daily routine, children enjoy mark making. The childminder uses this opportunity to build on children's language skills and also introduce mathematical concepts, such as size and shape.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are well behaved and interact positively with each other. The childminder has a nurturing approach. She praises children and consistently shows an interest in what they are doing. The childminder models a positive attitude and behaviour. Older children frequently display good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you'. When the childminder asks children to share a toy, they do so with ease. She has established a robust settling-in process that works with the parents' and children's needs. Therefore, babies settle into the routine quickly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear and ambitious curriculum with a strong emphasis on enhancing children's communication and language skills. She creates an environment rich in language. For example, the childminder comments, asks questions, sings and reads to children appropriately throughout the day. Children respond confidently and progress well in their attention skills. They sit and focus on activities for long periods of time. The childminder uses trips to the library and the park to further develop children's social skills as they prepare for the next stage in their education. n There is an excellent approach to the importance of physical activity, which the childminder embeds into the daily routine. For example, the childminder plans space for babies to crawl and pull themselves up safely to a standing position. This helps to build their strength and balance for their next stage in development.

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5 September 2025 n The childminder effortlessly creates opportunities for older children to take part in a variety of activities that promote fine motor skills development, from mark making to other practical tasks. Children successfully build on these skills. This benefits their future development in control, manipulation and coordination for early literacy. n Children demonstrate exceptionally high levels of positive behaviour and attitudes to learning. Through the warm and nurturing approach of the childminder, they are consistently reassured and comforted. This puts children at ease, increasing greater participation. n All children cooperate with each other and can follow simple instructions. The childminder is extremely skilled at motivating children, increasing their sense of pride and achievement. Children consistently display good manners and a willingness to have a go. The childminder has several strategies in place that are

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effective in further developing their skills in sharing and managing emotions. n The childminder celebrates cultural diversity through stories and mealtimes. She also gives children opportunities to learn more about others in the local community. The childminder uses her excellent network of professionals in the local area. They attend a toddler group each week and special events throughout the year. n There are excellent relationships with parents and carers. The childminder communicates daily about what children have enjoyed, their care needs and dietary information. For instance, she shares healthy eating ideas for lunch boxes and a weekly dinner menu to ensure that children have a balanced diet. n The childminder uses a comprehensive system to monitor children's development and identify any gaps in their learning. She meets with parents consistently and shares information to help children to continue to make

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excellent progress. n The childminder has a positive attitude to professional development and learning. She has completed several webinars and short courses that continue to inform and improve her practice. For example, the childminder has put additional safety measures in place for nap time, and learned about how to enhance mealtimes and additional resources needed to teach children about kindness.

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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 EY415949 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10407687 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector by email. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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5 September 2025 5 September 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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