Childminder in Kent

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not addressed the actions raised at her last inspection to update her safeguarding training. The childminder cannot confidently explain the signs of abuse, including wider safeguarding concerns such as radicalisation. She is not aware of the relevant agencies to contact if she were concerned about a child in her care. n The childminder has not updated her written safeguarding policy in line with the requirements of the childcare registers. She is not aware of the relevant agencies to contact were she to be concerned about a child's safety and welfare. n The childminder does not have public liability insurance and has not maintained a valid first-aid qualification as required. n The childminder has not undertaken appropriate professional development to update her knowledge and understanding of how children and babies learn and develop. As a result, she does not know how to offer children a varied

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This provision does not meet requirements

curriculum and provide them with quality teaching experiences to support them to make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are important to the childminder and she has a clear understanding of how to work with parents to provide a continuity of care. n The childminder consistently assesses risks in the home to help maintain children safety.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY538489 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10193799 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 1 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. She works each weekday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 to ascertain her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of the home and explained how she risk assessed the areas used for childminding in relation to health and safety. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how they would work with parents to develop positive relationships, to meet children's individual care needs. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to professional development.

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Inspection activities

2 December 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

2 December 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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