Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a very clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She has kept her knowledge up to date and uses relevant information from other professionals to provide parents with appropriate procedures that she follows. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to keep themselves safe. She talks positively about giving them the tools to assess risks themselves, to help encourage explorative play and extend their physical experiences outside the setting. n The childminder has a good range of toys, resources and experiences available, and accessible for children, both inside and outside. Storage boxes are labelled with words and pictures to help children make choices for themselves. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to promote all areas of learning for all children's abilities. n The childminder demonstrates a confident knowledge of how children learn. She

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This provision meets requirements

knows to use observations to track and monitor their progress as well as using these to identify how each individual child prefers to learn. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards promoting children's emotional well-being. She talks about the importance of praise and recognition to support their knowledge of cooperating with their peers and learning to respect and value each child's individuality. n The childminder understands how to promote positive partnerships with parents and with other professionals. She talks about the importance of continuity and consistent practices to support children's ongoing care and learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's independence skills. She talks about helping them to dress themselves, manage their personal needs, make healthy choices with food, choose resources themselves and decide where to play.

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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 EY536764 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10077216 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Ashford, Kent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday and Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification to level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the setting with the childminder to view all areas that will be used for childminding. n The childminder showed the inspector all relevant documentation, including suitability checks for household member. n The inspector took into consideration the training that the childminder has completed since registration. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she has kept up to date with changes to registration requirements.

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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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13 January 2020 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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