Childminder in Kent

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. She has not undertaken up-to-date training to enable her to sufficiently treat children's minor injuries. This is also a breach of the requirements of the Childcare Register. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection and the wider contexts of safeguarding, such as radicalisation and child exploitation. She is aware of the procedures to follow to protect children from harm. She reviews her safeguarding policies and procedures to ensures they remain up to date. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She knows the importance of gathering information to support children to settle and provide clear routines to enable children to feel confident, secure and ready to learn. n The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles. She will ensure

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children have daily opportunities to play outside in all weathers. The childminder plans to take children on walks to the beach and park to exercise and learn about the world around them. She will offer children healthy snacks and talk to them about how to make healthy food choices. The childminder is aware of how to support children to manage their personal care needs, to help ensure they have good hygiene routines to minimise the risk of cross-contamination. n The childminder knows the importance of building nurturing relationships with children. She discusses encouraging their good behaviour through focused praise and having clear boundaries, so that children learn what is expected of them. n The childminder understands how to evaluate the quality of her practice and recognises the need to continuously develop her knowledge and skills to improve outcomes for children. She has a good understanding of how children learn and

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This provision does not meet requirements

the areas of development of the early years foundation stage. She clearly explains how she intends to plan a broad curriculum and use her observations of children to identify what they need to learn next.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate, relevant for workers caring for young children and babies. 05/05/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438303 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10137593 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 1 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ramsgate, Kent. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's certificates and the safeguarding and complaints policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder various aspects of children's care, and her understanding of how children learn and develop. n The childminder explained to the inspector about how she plans to develop positive relationships with parents. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of all areas of the home she will use for childminding, and explained how she will risk assess the home. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

4 March 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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Inspection activities

4 March 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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