Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She explains how she would plan exciting activities based on children's needs and interests. The childminder has a range of age-appropriate resources for children to access. n The childminder explains how she plans to develop children's social skills and confidence. For instance, she would take children to local playgroups and the farm to meet and interact with others. n The childminder knows how to work with parents. She knows the importance of sharing information to benefit children's learning and well-being. The childminder is aware of how to support children to receive continuity of care. n The childminder knows the importance of effective partnerships with other settings children may attend, as well as the local schools that they will move to. She understands how to seek advice and support from other professionals. This includes the use of strategies to help children who may show persistent gaps in

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their learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to develop children's language and communication skills. She plans for children to sing, share books and hear new language throughout the day. The childminder intends to raise children's awareness of other cultures and languages. She would encourage children to share their own home languages and cultures. n The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate her practice, develop her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. She plans to invite parents to contribute to the evaluation of her services. n The childminder has a strong understanding of safeguarding practices. She is able to identify the possible indicators of abuse and how to report any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder is aware of possible indicators that a child or family may be exposed to extreme views or behaviours. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to notify the relevant agencies in the

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event of an allegation being made against her or a member of her household.

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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 2502214 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10191458 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 3 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 West Malling, Kent. The childminder intends to care for children from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how she plans to organise the setting. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. She viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

29 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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29 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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