Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she ensures that secure attachments with children are formed through their play experiences. She explains that children spend time playing games and learning new skills, such as bird watching and how children are encouraged to spot new and different birds on the feeding frame. The childminder describes how she uses these types of activities to promote the learning of new language and scientific processes, as well as how to care for living things. n The childminder explains how she promotes positive behaviour and how she ensures that children understand the routines and know what is expected of them. The childminder describes how she allows the children time to resolve conflicts before stepping in to assist them. She believes that this helps children to develop resilience and learn how to regulate their behaviour. n The childminder speaks confidently about tracking children's progress from their

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starting points. She is proud of her strategies to help children feel settled and secure. For example, the childminder describes the importance of finding out what children like and are interested in. She explains how she arranges for their favourite activities to be easily accessed throughout the day and how this has a positive impact on their progress. n The childminder understands the importance of engaging in imaginary play with the children. She describes how she promotes children's understanding of making safe decisions. For example, when children enjoy the real-life aspects of the resources in the playhouse, the childminder reminds children to use 'oven gloves' as they put in and remove their 'bakes'. She also reminds children to drink water as it is a hot day. n The childminder completes regular training to improve her leadership and management skills. As part of her part time role working for the local authority,

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she demonstrates that she has learnt a wealth of information relevant to her professional development as a childminder. For example, she has completed training on various safeguarding topics and has learned techniques to help support new parents with skills such as baby massage and breast feeding. n The childminder explains how she ensures that parents are kept well informed of children's progress. She describes how she works with other settings that children may attend, to ensure a consistency of approach for their learning. Parents comment that their children are 'full of beans' when they leave the setting, they enjoy sharing their activities through photographs and a private platform on social media. The childminder explains how she ensures that children practise important communication and language skills, through the relaying of their exciting experiences. n The childminder considers the local environment as part of her provision. For

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example, children visit the local library, surrounding parks and the local woodland. The childminder explains how she encourages them to learn to socialise with other members of the community and enjoy learning about experiences in the world, beyond their own home.

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This provision meets requirements

12 July 2022 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 2554185 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10232063 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Hartley in Sevenoaks, Kent. The childminder cares for children on Monday and Tuesday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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 it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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12 July 2022 12 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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