Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection, including wider safeguarding issues, such as being alert to extreme behaviours and views. She can confidently explain the procedures she would take if she had a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder is aware of the importance of monitoring children's progress. She aims to plan activities that focus on children's interests and next steps. n Through discussions, the childminder clearly explains the importance of talking to children about how they are feeling and enabling them to manage their emotions and behaviour. She explains how she will support children to feel safe and secure in her care. n The childminder knows how to promote children's understanding of how to make healthy choices. She recognises the benefits to children of physical play, both indoors and outside. She explains the significance of teaching children about

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This provision meets requirements

how to look after their teeth and the benefits of eating nutritious foods. n Positive relationships with parents is important to the childminder. She has a good understanding of how she will work closely with parents to support home learning and provide continuity in children's care. n The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her training up to date to help her improve the service she provides to children and their families.

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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 EY549585 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10143658 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 4 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 2017. She lives in Minster on Sea, Sheerness, Kent. She offers care from Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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 During a learning walk, the inspector looked at the play resources available and discussed with the childminder how she will plan the curriculum. 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 childminder explained how she will carry out risk assessments in the home to maintain children's safety. n The inspector sampled documentation, including insurance and paediatric first- aid certificates and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

25 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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25 January 2022 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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