Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder attends safeguarding training. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms which might indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She is fully aware of the wider safeguarding issues, such as the exploitation and radicalisation of children, to make sure she maintains children's safety. She ensures that her assistant keeps up to date with safeguarding procedures. The childminder confidently describes the procedures she would take if she had concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder is professional and well organised. She is aware of the need to carry out thorough risk assessments to help to reduce hazards and enable her to promote children's safety effectively. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to maintain children's welfare, while supporting them to take managed risks and learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder keeps the environment clean and secure.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She clearly explains how she will plan an environment and provide activities that help children to make progress and develop the skills needed for their future. n The childminder is aware of how to support her assistant to develop their knowledge and skills to ensure they provide a secure and welcoming environment. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to have clear rules and boundaries. The childminder states she will support children to build positive relationships to enable them to quickly settle and develop their independence and social skills. She will teach children

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This provision meets requirements

how to share and be kind and respectful to help support their emotional well- being. n The childminder is aware of the importance of providing children with opportunities to develop a healthy lifestyle, including offering healthy food choices and regular physical exercise.

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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 EY465668 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10108860 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 0 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Broadstairs, Kent. The childminder works from Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, for most of the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 6, and has achieved early years professional status. The childminder has an assistant registered to work with her.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises as part of a learning walk and explained how she risk assesses the environment. n The inspector viewed the toys and equipment that are available for the children to use. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks and public liability insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder explained what types of activities she will undertake with the children.

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27 January 2020 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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