Childminder in Kent

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows how to recognise indicators that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows the correct procedures to refer any concerns to external agencies about a child's welfare. She has a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder does not keep up to date with changes to legal requirements, including updates to the educational programmes within the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. This means that she is not aware of the guidance on what is expected from the educational programmes and how to ensure understanding of what children need to learn. n The childminder is not aware of the requirement to provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development when they are aged between two and three years. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder knows the importance of sharing information with parents to

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ensure the best possible care for children. She is aware she needs to obtain details about children's allergies or why they cannot eat certain foods. The childminder knows the impact that a nutritious, balanced diet has on children's health. n The childminder does not plan activities to support or encourage children's learning. This has an impact on how well she is able to meet children's individual learning needs. n The childminder understands the need to identify delays in children's development. She knows where she can seek advice and support from if there are gaps in children's learning. The childminder is confident that she can support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands the need to be patient and encourage children to communicate their needs in both verbal and non verbal ways. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's behaviour

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and attitudes. She ensures that children manage their own feelings and behaviour positively and that they know how to relate to others. For example, the childminder supports children to develop a sense of right and wrong when children struggle with their behaviour. n The childminder provides opportunities for physical development. Children have access to the facilities in her garden and the local park. She recognises the positive impact exercise has on children's health and well-being. n The childminder understands the need to implement good hygiene practises to ensure that the personal needs of children are met appropriately. She provides a comfortable setting that will enable children to be happy and safe.

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29 April 2022 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

keep up to date with changes to legal requirements, including updates to the educational programmes within the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 01/06/2022

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Due date

ensure parents and/or carers are provided with a written summary of their child's development when they are aged between two and three years 01/06/2022

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Due date

ensure activities are planned to support children's individual learning needs and encourage their learning. 01/06/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2548532 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10221531 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Ashford, Kent. The childminder intends to care for children from Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the childminder 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 provider. n The inspector discussed with the childminder what she will intend children to learn and how this will have an impact on children's overall development and assessments for children. n Documentation was viewed by the inspector. For example, the paediatric first- aid certificate and public liability insurance. n A tour of the premises used for the purpose of childminding was completed by the inspector and with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

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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29 April 2022 29 April 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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