Childminder in Medway

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to risk assess her surroundings effectively to help ensure the premises are safe and are secure. She understands the importance of storing hazardous and unsafe large play equipment out of reach of children. n The childminder understands how to provide a curriculum across seven areas of learning that helps children build the skills they need to succeed in life. She knows how to plan for different children's ages and abilities to aid their next stage in development. The childminder understands how to interact with children during activities and to provide them with the appropriate levels of support to encourage their learning. n The childminder recognises the value of working with parents to support children's development, both at the setting and at home. She knows how to gain information from parents when children first start to help plan for their individual needs. The childminder understands how to work with other settings children

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This provision meets requirements

attend to help provide a consistent approach. n The childminder comprehends how to complete a written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three years. She knows where to seek assistance and advice from other professionals for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She comprehends current safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as children that may be at risk of radicalisation and female genital mutilation. The childminder recognises the importance of having a secure mobile phone policy to keep children safe. n The childminder understands how to support children's independence and self- confidence. She knows how to encourage them to take appropriate risks and challenges as they play. The childminder understands how to provide children with clear guidance and age-appropriate explanations to help them manage their

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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 EY414412 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10151449 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 5 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Chatham, Kent. She operates for most of the year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a relevant level 2 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and taken that into account in her evaluation. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and the childminder's first-aid qualification. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the learning and development, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n A walk around the setting was conducted by the inspector and the childminder.

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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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