Childminder in Norfolk

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder cannot demonstrate that she has a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. This is a breach of the welfare requirements. Despite this, the childminder is able to demonstrate the action she would take in an emergency. For example, she knows how to act quickly if a child is choking or has sustained an injury. n The childminder demonstrates how she would work with other agencies to ensure that children make progress. She explains how she would support children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She identifies who to refer the children and families to if she has concerns about a child's development. n The childminder explains how she would use local places to inspire and excite children. She has a clear vision for the curriculum that children would receive. The childminder demonstrates how she would prepare children for the next stage in their development. For example, young children would learn to move,

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crawl and walk. Toddlers would learn to manage their self-care and improve their communication and older children would sustain focus and concentration for a longer time. She would place priority on their speech and communication, so that children have a voice. n The childminder demonstrates how she keeps her knowledge up to date. She recognises the need to reflect on her practice to identify areas for development and to improve. For example, the childminder has researched ways to help prepare children for school. She would plan activities, so that children could experiment with using their left or right hand to establish the dominant hand. n The childminder explains how she would involve parents in the development and progress of their children. She recognises the importance of building strong relationships to promote the best possible outcomes for children. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands how to safeguard children.

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She demonstrates that she knows how to recognise signs of harm and what to do if children are at risk. The childminder completes mandatory safeguarding training and is aware of safeguarding issues in the local community. n The childminder explains how she would closely supervise children in her care to ensure their safety and welfare. This extends from the setting to trips out into the community.

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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

complete an approved course of training in paediatric first aid. 02/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453374 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10228741 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 0 Date of previous inspection 25 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Chatham, Kent. The childminder is not currently childminding but when she resumes, she will provide care each weekday from 7am to 6.30pm, throughout the year. She has an appropriate early years qualification.

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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 described how she would support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder to continue working with children. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed ways that the childminder would communicate with parents about their child's development.

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Inspection activities

4 November 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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4 November 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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