Childminder in Medway

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She completes up-to-date training and knows the signs and symptoms of child abuse. She ensures her assistant also has up-to-date knowledge and knows who to report concerns to. n The childminder demonstrates how to provide a safe and secure environment for children's play. She talks confidently about providing an environment that encourages children to play where they want to play and to extend their play. She also demonstrates a knowledge of the importance of children learning to keep themselves safe, such as crossing roads. n The childminder has a robust knowledge of how to promote equality and diversity. She talks confidently about celebrating children's backgrounds and sharing their experiences with others. n The childminder does not have a confident knowledge of how to provide

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appropriate activities and experiences for young children to promote their learning and development. She is not able to demonstrate an understanding of the stages and areas of learning for early years children. n The childminder understands the need to develop positive partnerships with parents. She talks about working together to develop consistent strategies to support children's behaviour and to recognise any concerns in their progress. n The childminder does not have a confident knowledge of how to recognise children's individual and preferred learning traits. She is not able to demonstrate a knowledge of how to support individual children's learning and how to help them develop towards their next stage in their learning, through a play environment. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to promote children's independence skills. She recognises that this is an important aspect of readiness

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for school. She talks confidently about helping children to dress themselves, make choices for themselves, to choose healthy foods and drinks. n The childminder understands the importance of children developing friendships. She talks about helping children to learn to negotiate and cooperate in their play and learning. She demonstrates a clear understanding of how to support children's enthusiasm to learn and to work together to develop their skills.

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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

develop a robust knowledge of how individual early years children learn and how engagement and interaction support their ongoing learning through play 21/10/2022

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Due date

develop a secure understanding of how to provide appropriate activities and experiences to promote the areas and stages of learning for early years children's development. 21/10/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2585542 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10251118 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 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. She is available to provide care for children Monday to Friday, from 6.15am til 7.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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 inspector and childminder discussed the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and any members of the household. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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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Inspection activities

14 October 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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