Childminder in Medway

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she intends to plan activities that interest and motivate children and will support their learning. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete a written summary to show children's progress when they are aged between two and three years. She knows to share this with parents. n The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour and self-esteem effectively. She recognises the importance of helping children to learn to manage their feelings to help them develop good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. The childminder is aware that this promotes children's well- being and helps them to feel secure. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles for children. This includes ensuring they eat well and have daily opportunities to

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enjoy fresh air and exercise. Through discussion, the childminder explains how she will encourage children to be independent, for example by managing their own clothing and washing their hands on their own. n The childminder appreciates the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder recognises her responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows how to identify signs that children's welfare and safety may be at risk, and how to report any concerns, in line with her local safeguarding procedures. n The childminder understands how to evaluate the effectiveness of her practice to identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continually improve her skills and knowledge.

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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 EY401684 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10074356 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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Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Rochester, Kent. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder showed the inspector the policies and procedures and documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability for persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

25 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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