Childminder in Medway

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not ensured that all adults living in her household are known to Ofsted and have undergone the required suitability checks. Furthermore, the childminder has allowed her first-aid qualification to lapse while she is not caring for children. These are breaches of requirements. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has procedures in place to help her consider how children are developing, so that she can support them to make progress. This includes completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder explains how to promote children's positive behaviour and self- esteem effectively. Through discussion, she demonstrates 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

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This provision does not meet requirements

promotes children's well-being and helps them to feel secure. n The childminder explains the importance of supporting children's health and well-being. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she intends to provide daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise, to promote their physical development. n The childminder, through discussion, recognises the value of working closely with parents and other professionals to help promote continuity of care and learning. n The childminder explains how she will evaluate the service she provides. She discusses how she will seek the views of parents and children and use this information when planning activities. Through discussion, she understands how training can enhance the care and education that she offers in her setting. n The childminder discussed her responsibility to protect children from harm. She accurately describes the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's

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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

obtain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification 25/07/2022

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Due date

provide Ofsted with the relevant information about any adults living on the premises, so that the necessary checks can be completed to ensure their suitability. 11/07/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416291 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10071683 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 30 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Strood, Kent. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

20 June 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

20 June 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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