Childminder in Kent

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder uses information from parents and observations to assess the level of development of children. She explains she would use this information to plan next steps for children's future learning and to provide meaningful activities and opportunities to meet children's interests. n The childminder understands the benefits of enabling children to learn key social and independence skills, such as sharing and taking turns, in readiness for the transition to school. n The childminder articulates a sound understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows how to recognise a concern and who to report this to. However, she does not keep an up-to-date written safeguarding statement as required for the childcare register. n The childminder knows how to create an environment that is safe and suitable for children to explore both inside and out. She has considered potential risk and

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This provision does not meet requirements

minimised this. Although she has some fire fighting equipment in place, she has not got a fire blanket and/or an extinguisher to help manage a fire should this occur. n The childminder describes how she would work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure children's needs are fully met, for example, linking with speech and language professionals. n The childminder acknowledges the benefit of being reflective and keeping herself up to date with changes in the sector and completing relevant training to meet children's needs. However, she has not maintained a current paediatric first-aid qualification as required. She has completed first aid at work recently and therefore demonstrates how she can manage a medical emergency should this occur.

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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

maintain a full current paediatric first-aid certificate 28/10/2022

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Due date

25 July 2022 ensure appropriate fire control equipment is in place, such as a fire blanket and/or fire extinguisher 31/08/2022

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Due date

keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children. 31/08/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2537333 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10215238 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 registered in 2019 and lives in New Ash Green area of Kent. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder has a relevant childcare 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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector sampled some key documentation and policies for the safe management of the setting. n The inspector looked at all areas of the premises, both inside and outside, where childcare is to be provided. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to understand how she intends to deliver a meaningful curriculum for children.

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Inspection activities

25 July 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 July 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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