Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the potential signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. n The childminder recognises the significance of carrying out risk assessments. Through discussion, she demonstrates how she will maintain a safe and secure environment for all children. She ensures her paediatric first-aid qualification is valid at all times and household members have completed the relevant suitability checks. n The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to plan and deliver an engaging curriculum for them. She clearly explains the intended learning for planned activities and how she will measure the impact the curriculum has on children's development. n The childminder plans to teach the children about the world around them by

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visiting places in the local community. For example, she describes trips to local places of interest and meeting with multigenerational groups. n The childminder knows how to support and encourage children to develop positive behaviour and attitudes to their learning. She explained how she would work in partnership with parents and other settings children attend to support them in preparing for their next stage in learning, including school. n The childminder understands how to support children to make continuous progress in their learning and development. She is aware of the requirement to complete the progress check at age two. Through discussion, she demonstrated she is particularly skilled in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder is committed to professional development. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through research and reading. For example, she

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has recently completed eco-sustainability training. She plans to develop children's understanding of how to take better care of the planet and prepare them for life in modern Britain.

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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 EY556429 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10175000 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 8 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent. She is open each weekday from 7am to 6.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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 provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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