Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is fully aware of the importance of planning a broad and balanced curriculum. She describes how she would plan to suit children's individual learning needs. The childminder explains in detail how she would gather information from parents and carers to ensure continuity of care. She discusses how she would share information which would enable parents and carers to support children's learning at home. n The childminder describes the importance of involving other professionals to support children to ensure that they receive the help they need in a timely manner. She explains how she would support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder is fully aware of how to support children's understanding of what a healthy lifestyle is and how we should look after our bodies. For example, she mentions how she would support children's healthy food choices

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and take children on trips to the dentist. She describes how physical activity would be an important part of her daily routine. n The childminder has robust procedures in place to ensure that children are kept safe. For example, she detailed how she would check the inside and outside of her premises for hazards and she ensures that suitability checks are carried out on other adults living on the premises. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare, including the dangers resulting from extreme views and behaviours. She keeps up to date with her safeguarding knowledge and demonstrates that she knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. n The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. For instance, she describes how the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected children. She has identified that some children might need support in areas, such as

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communication, socialisation and independence. She is able to describe in detail how she would plan to help children develop and improve their well-being, independence and communication skills.

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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 2577796 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10250932 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Dartford, Kent. She is open from Monday to Friday, all year from 7.30 am until 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks on others living on the premises and paediatric first-aid certificates. n The childminder and inspector had discussions about how the childminder would safeguard children. n The childminder described to the inspector how she would communicate children's learning and development to parents. n The childminder described to the inspector how she would evaluate her practice.

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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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