Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to plan learning experiences to provide children with a range of opportunities to learn and develop their skills. She is aware of the importance of ensuring children have time to play outside and have healthy meals. n The childminder understands how to risk assess her setting to help keep children safe. The childminder keeps relevant contact details up to date to ensure that she can follow the procedures if she has concerns about children's welfare. She recognises her responsibility to safeguard children. n The childminder knows the importance of helping children to learn about other people who are different from themselves. She is aware of how to include different learning experiences to help children to know and value different cultures and religions. n The childminder has an awareness of how to find out about children's development before they start with her and assess their ongoing progress. She

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This provision meets requirements

knows how to complete the statutory progress check to help identify any gaps in children's development. n The childminder knows how to work with parents and professionals in other settings that children may attend. She is aware of how to provide continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder knows how to reflect on her practice and develop her teaching skills. She knows how to access training and network with other professionals to share ideas. n The childminder understands how to provide appropriate support to help manage children's behaviour. She knows the importance of sharing information and working with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549156 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10104100 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 to 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Gravesend, Kent. The childminder provides flexible care for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and planned family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and viewed the areas she uses for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans activities and supports children's learning. n The inspector sampled documentation, such as suitability records and the paediatric first-aid training certificate. n The inspector discussed the childminder's safeguarding knowledge.

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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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Inspection activities

13 December 2019 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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