Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's progress. She describes how she will use children's interests to plan activities and promote the next steps in their learning. The childminder describes the broad range of techniques she will use to encourage children to talk and express themselves. n The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate her practice, develop her skills and keep her knowledge current. n The childminder understands safeguarding issues, including her role to keep children safe. She assesses her home to minimise identified hazards.She demonstrates her understanding of keeping children safe according to their age and stage of development. The childminder has an up-to-date and detailed safeguarding policy and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns for a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the

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This provision meets requirements

early years foundation stage. She knows how to support children to make progress in all areas of their learning and development. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to provide continuity of care for children. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of ensuring children have a healthy diet and a good range of opportunities for physical activity. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting good behaviour, kindness and respect for others to help support children's personal development and their welfare.

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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 EY543819 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10175184 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Gravesend, Kent. She offers care every weekday all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the resources and the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's progress, implement the curriculum and undertake observations and planning. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and the childminder's qualification certificates. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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Inspection activities

12 July 2021 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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12 July 2021 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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