Childminder in Medway

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities when caring for children. She knows how to keep children safe and provide a secure environment for them. The childminder has a valid first-aid certificate and is aware of what to do in an emergency situation. She describes how she keeps children safe in her home, such as undertaking evacuation practice and assessing risks and hazards. She describes how she supports children in the outside space to keep themselves safe. n The childminder is able to explain how she communicates with parents and the importance of this. She describes how she shares information about what children have been doing and progress they have made. n The childminder understands how to provide opportunities and experiences for children to support their learning and development. She has experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and

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describes the learning experiences she has provided. n The childminder talks about how she supports children's behaviour positively, encouraging them to take turns, share and play together. She describes how she encourages this by developing positive relationships between children and encouraging them to follow age-appropriate rules. She has high expectations of children's behaviour, explaining that she encourages them to be polite and kind to each other. n The childminder understands how to support children's personal development, such as by knowing children well and providing for their interests. n The childminder has attended training to ensure she knows what to do if she has concerns about a child and where to seek advice and support. She knows how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder describes a range of other safeguarding issues that she has knowledge of, such as exploitation and county lines.

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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 EY317182 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10132648 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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Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Rochester, in Medway, Kent. She has previously cared for children during term time, providing before- and after- school care.

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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 that 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. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, such as policies and procedures. n The childminder and inspector discussed plans for the future and professional development opportunities. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of children's learning and development, and how she meets the needs of children in her care.

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Inspection activities

21 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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