Childminder in Medway

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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n The childminder speaks about how she implements a curriculum that meets children's needs and next steps in learning. For example, she talks about how she encourages children to play with play dough from a young age, to support their writing skills in the future. n The childminder explains how she identifies children's needs appropriately. She uses observations and assessments to identify children's individual needs and to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder is aware of where to get further support if needed, such as from the local area childminder coordinator or speech therapists. n The childminder recognises the importance of celebrating everyone's uniqueness. She describes how she offers some opportunities for children to discuss and learn about what makes them, and others, special. For example, the childminder teaches children about some cultural festivities. n The childminder discusses how she has appropriate behaviour management

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strategies in place. She shows an understanding of what can cause more challenging behaviour, such as teething in young children. The childminder explains how she responds to children's behaviour in a way that supports their well-being and self-esteem. n The childminder understands how to use risk assessments to keep children safe in the setting or when going out. She shows that she recognises risks and puts things in place to safeguard children. For example, the childminder explains that cleaning products are stored safely and out of children's reach. n The childminder is aware of the right procedures to administer medication to children or deal with emergencies, such as accidents or their individual health needs. n The childminder discusses how she has settling-in procedures in place to support children to settle when they start. For example, parents fill an 'All about me' form that includes relevant information about their child, such as what they like

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to play with or their favourite comforter. n The childminder shows an understanding of how to keep parents involved and informed about their child's development and needs. She meets with them if there are concerns and knows what other professionals to refer them to if needed. n The childminder reflects on her own professional development and has done relevant training that supports her in her role. She talks about the impact on her own knowledge and practice, and understands the need to keep herself up to date.

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This provision meets requirements

22 November 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 EY558226 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10221897 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and operates in the London Borough of Southwark. She normally works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7am to 5pm. The childminder normally works alongside another childminder at the same premises.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she delivers the educational programmes for children. n The inspector and the childminder looked at training records and discussed relevant policies. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents and other professional agencies in children's learning and development. n The inspector and the childminder held discussions around safeguarding and child protection issues. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas where childminding takes place and discussed how these are used by the children.

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Inspection activities

22 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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Inspection activities

22 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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