Childminder in Medway

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a secure enough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding to keep children safe. She does not fully understand the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. However, she is able to recognise and discuss the signs and symptoms indicating a child may be at risk of harm. n The childminder does not have a secure enough knowledge of the requirements relating to changes that must be notified to Ofsted. For example, changes to people aged over 16 years living in the household. n The childminder has not kept herself up to date with wider safeguarding issues, such as child exploitation and the 'Prevent' duty, which compromises children's safety. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to use risk assessment to reduce potential hazards. She provides a safe and secure environment. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and

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development requirements and how to provide children with an ambitious curriculum. Since the last inspection, she has improved her understanding of how to support children's pre-writing skills. n The childminder can clearly identify how to support children to behave well and respect each other. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She intends to provide healthy food and allow children many opportunities to play outdoors. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to work in partnership with parents and other early years providers, to ensure individual children's needs are met.

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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

25 March 2022 ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the guidance from the relevant local safeguarding partners 21/04/2022

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gain knowledge and understanding of the wider aspects of safeguarding, such as exploitation and radicalisation 21/04/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding about what to do and who to notify, if there is an allegation made about the childminder, household members or assistants. 21/04/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336698 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10228418 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 7 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Gillingham, Kent. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the childminder's home and the garden and discussed the risk assessments she would use to minimise hazards and keep children safe. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of child protection and the procedures in place she would use to safeguard children's welfare. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of her paediatric first-aid qualification and public liability insurance. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

25 March 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

25 March 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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