Childminder EY561725

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to meet a number of statutory requirements. She does not have an up-to-date paediatric first-aid qualification. As a result, children's health and well-being are compromised. She has no public liability insurance nor fire equipment, such as a fire blanket, on the premises in the event of an emergency. n The childminder has a lack of understanding of how to keep children safe. The security of her premises is not good enough. For instance, the childminder has not ensured there is a secure gate in the outside area to prevent children leaving the premises or uninvited guests entering. n The childminder has a lack of understanding of risk assessments and hazards in her environment. For example, she has failed to identify several loose bricks, which could cause injury to children. n The childminder has not ensured her knowledge of how to safeguard children is effective and up to date. As a result, she fails to understand wider issues of

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safeguarding that she must be aware of, such as radicalisation. She has a basic knowledge of safeguarding matters, such as the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk. n The childminder understands how children learn. She has equipped her home with toys and resources to engage children's interest and provide challenge for them. She talks about using observations of children as they play to help her plan activities that support their learning and progress. n A wide range of books, both fiction and non-fiction, are available for children to share with the childminder. This supports them in developing a wider vocabulary and in understanding that books can be read for different purposes. The childminder recognises the importance of speaking clearly to help children's pronunciation. n The childminder understands how to encourage a healthy lifestyle and support children's physical development. She plans to provide children with nourishing

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meals and regular opportunities to be outside in the fresh air, including exploring equipment at local parks. n The childminder knows the importance of building strong relationships with children. She recognises that children need clear boundaries and explanations, so they know what is expected of them. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings children attend, to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder is keen to update her skills and knowledge through further training. She plans to make improvements to her setting to ensure it is safe for children to use.

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31 August 2021 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

take action to complete a relevant safeguarding training course to ensure you understand how to effectively safeguard children, with particular regard to the 'Prevent' duty 17/09/2021

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ensure that a full paediatric first-aid course has been successfully completed 17/09/2021

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improve knowledge of risk assessments to ensure that any hazards in the environment are identified and swift action is taken to ensure children's safety 17/09/2021

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ensure that the premises are safe and suitable for children to use, with particular regard to the security of the premises and the outside area 17/09/2021

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ensure that there is appropriate fire safety equipment on the premises, such as a fire blanket 17/09/2021

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ensure that public liability insurance is in place. 17/09/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561725 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10191340 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. She lives in Maidstone, Kent. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year, with the exception of bank holidays and planned family holidays.

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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 the evaluation of the provider. n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of the parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver suitable educational programmes for children. n The inspector and the childminder considered the use of a selection of resources and equipment. n A range of documents, relating to suitability, safeguarding and record keeping, were reviewed by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

31 August 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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Inspection activities

31 August 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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