Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she evaluates her practice and provision using the views of children and parents. She continues to update her skills and knowledge and shares ideas about best practice with other childminders. n The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to ensure all children are safe. She discusses the actions she would take if she had a concern about a child's welfare or safety. She has recently updated her safeguarding policy to include wider safeguarding issues, such as peer-on-peer abuse and online safety. She is aware of concerns that might threaten children's well-being, such as online grooming or exposure to extreme views. n The childminder describes how she helps children to make healthy lifestyle choices. She has plans in place to provide snacks and meals, which are nutritious and healthy. She explains how she encourages children to develop good hygiene practices. She encourages children to be physically active through

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a range of activities, such as trips to the park and outdoor play. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She describes how she identifies and plans for children's learning, to support them to acquire new skills. She knows how to seek support if she feels children are falling behind in their development. n The childminder has a robust recruitment and induction process in place. She understands the importance of her role in providing good quality supervision and training for any staff working alongside her. n The childminder explains how she has high expectations for children's positive behaviour. She describes how she works with children's parents and school to support her practice. The childminder outlines how she encourages children to follow simple rules and to be kind and considerate to others. She describes the importance of building strong relationships with children to help them feel

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welcomed, relaxed and happy. n The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she adapted her communication methods during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. For instance, where face-to-face conversations could not take place, she contacted parents using email to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder provides an environment that is stimulating and appropriate for the needs of the children. She describes how children help plan activities, including cooking, outdoor play and games. She encourages children to be independent. For example, they can choose what they would like to do from a broad and varied range of resources and toys. n The childminder describes how she promotes open and respectful conversations. For example, during mealtimes she explains how she listens to children as they talk about their day at school, or they tell stories about their lives. She explains

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how she actively encourages them to share their thoughts and feelings. She describes the importance of preparing children for life in modern Britain.

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This provision meets requirements

14 September 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2497377 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10191526 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2018 and lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. She provides before and after school care, weekdays from 7am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her methods for self- evaluation and her plans for the future to develop her practice. n The inspector spoke with older children to find out about their time at the setting. n Staff spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures it is safe and suitable. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation that the childminder uses when caring for children, including policies and recruitment process to ensure suitability of staff.

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14 September 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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14 September 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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