Childminder in Kent

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not fulfilled the statutory requirement to hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. However, she demonstrates an understanding of how to support children with allergies. n The childminder does not keep herself up to date with the latest changes to the safeguarding and welfare requirements. However, she demonstrates how to recognise the signs which could indicate a child is at risk of abuse and neglect. The childminder understands her responsibilities in keeping children safe. n The childminder does not maintain the required public liability insurance. n The childminder does not keep herself up to date with the latest changes to the learning and development requirements. However, she understands how to use the information from her observations and assessments to plan for children's care and learning. n The childminder is aware of how to support and prepare children in readiness for

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their move on to school. She understands the importance of teaching and supporting children to share and take turns. n The childminder understands the importance of sharing information about the children's care and learning with parents. For example, she gathers information from parents about children's interests when they start attending. This enables her to plan suitable activities to support children's learning and development. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She intends to provide healthy snacks and meals and opportunities for children to play outside.

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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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Due date

attend an approved course of training in safeguarding including the wider aspects 25/04/2022

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Due date

21 February 2022 ensure that a full current paediatric first- aid certificate is maintained by attending approved training 25/04/2022

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Due date

review and update all policies in place to keep children safe, including the safeguarding policy 25/04/2022

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Due date

obtain and maintain public liability insurance 25/04/2022

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Due date

update knowledge and understanding of the changes to the learning and development requirements. 25/04/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364217 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10132657 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 14 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Dartford, Kent. Her provision operates for over 45 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, all day, with the exception of bank holidays. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of this inspection.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and development, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

21 February 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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Inspection activities

21 February 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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