Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to implement a challenging curriculum for each child. She plans to provide age-appropriate resources and activities to build on children's knowledge and skills from their different starting points. n The childminder knows the importance of supporting every child to develop confidence in using their language skills. She plans to make a range of books available to teach new knowledge and vocabulary. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour. For instance, by valuing children's opinions and teaching them to respect others. n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to promote children's well-being. She intends to provide them with opportunities to be physically active, eat healthy foods and promote good oral health. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the signs and symptoms

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This provision meets requirements

that may indicate a child is at risk. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help promote continuity of care and learning for children. n The childminder demonstrates an ongoing commitment to engaging in professional development. She regularly evaluates the quality of her provision to make ongoing improvements.

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This provision meets 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 126799 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10136260 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 15 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Dartford, Kent. The childminder opens Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. She has an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the setting has 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 discussed with the provider how they intend to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises to be used for childminding purposes. n The inspector met with the childminder to discuss the service she intends to offer and how she plans to evaluate its effectiveness. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's qualifications, evidence of her suitability and read the safeguarding children and complaints policy.

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Inspection activities

28 January 2022 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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