Childminder EY417614

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

The childminder is a positive role model for children. She is passionate about making sure children receive a good-quality early years experience. She provides a calming environment for children in which they thrive. She works hard to get to know each child and their families well and build positive relationships. This means that new children settle quickly and with confidence. They approach her for cuddles when they need reassurance, for example when they get tired. She is quick to respond to their needs. Children feel safe and secure with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a well-sequenced and challenging curriculum. She encourages children to explore and investigate. For example, children push wooden pins into holes before moving on to using a hammer and trickier shapes. She helps them to make choices about what they would like to do and plans around their interests. Children spend a lot of time out in their community to extend their learning even further. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and provides clear instructions. Children use good manners and are well behaved. They make good progress in their learning and are well prepared to start school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes good use of her knowledge of child development. She focuses her planning on children's interests so that they make continuous progress. For example, when children show a fascination for fire engines she takes them to a fire museum. They learn about the role of a firefighter and different equipment that they use. These hands-on experiences help children to be enthusiastic and excited about their learning. n The childminder helps children to develop a love of books and reading. They explore story baskets together and talk about different animals in the story. The childminder encourages children to think why giraffes have long necks. However, sometimes the childminder does not always fully consider the different ages of the children. This means that sometimes children lose interest during activities and miss out on learning. n The childminder provides children with many exciting experiences outside in

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need to do better?

their community. For example, they take walks in country parks and visit local castles. They attend forest school sessions and play centres to meet up with other childminders. This means that children can socialise and build friendships with other children. This helps develop their social skills. n Children enjoy being independent and doing things for themselves. For example, children help to fill their water bottles and stir the eggs they are having for lunch. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands and help set the table. This supports the children to develop a strong sense of independence.

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24 September 2025 n The childminder provides a language-rich environment. They watch the birds in the garden and talk about the oak tree that is growing. Children remember that a squirrel collected acorns and buried the seed. They discuss the different wildlife they can see. Children are confident to use new language. However, the curriculum for mathematics is not so well embedded. This means that children do not always use mathematical language in their conversations. n Children learn about people in the community in which they live. To teach children about different families, the children have adopted a 'Paddington Bear'. The childminder uses this to explain about different people that some children live with. They play with a teddy with hearing aids and discuss why they need to speak clearly when talking to him. This helps children to develop a sense of self. They understand that they are unique and everyone is valued.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents say that the childminder provides children with a stress-free and nurturing environment. They appreciate that she informs them about new guidance, for example safer eating and sleeping information. She communicates about children's progress and what they need to learn next. This collaborative approach provides children with consistency in their care and learning.

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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 ensure that all children are included and receive the same quality of experiences during activities so that they benefit fully from the learning n enhance the curriculum for mathematics to offer children more encouragement to practise using mathematical concepts, including counting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417614 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10407892 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in West Peckham, Kent. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year, except for family holidays. The childminder receives government funding for children who are entitled. She has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents and other professionals shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 September 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

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