Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure and confident knowledge of all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. She fully understands how she intends to safeguard children, protect their welfare and help keep them safe. The childminder knows what signs and symptoms of abuse to be vigilant for, which may highlight a potential concern. She understands who to contact to seek advice and how to raise and follow up any issues. This includes knowing how to manage any allegations against herself. n The childminder aims to get to know individual children, including their needs and abilities and understanding what makes them unique. She intends to establish secure and trusting relationships with all children to help them settle promptly and happily at her setting. The childminder is keen to help children develop a good sense of belonging and positive levels of well-being. n The childminder has a sound understanding of all areas of learning. She knows

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how she intends to implement motivating activities and experiences to help all children to learn and make progress. This includes know how she will support children who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder has a variety of resources and equipment to help children to enjoy learning in both the indoor and outdoor environments. n There are good systems in place to ensure that the childminder establishes secure and trusting relationships with parents. She plans to communicate with parents daily and keep them fully involved and informed about their children's learning and achievements. This includes routinely sharing activity ideas with them, such as cooking recipes. n The childminder understands the benefits of building and maintaining positive partnerships with other early years professionals. This includes staff at settings

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children may also attend. She intends to share key information about children and share next steps in their learning. The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a positive and consistent approach to their shared care and learning experiences. n The childminder is keen to continue to keep her knowledge and skills current and build on them. For example, she carries out regular reading and research to keep up to date. She intends to evaluate her practice together with children. For example, at the end of each day she will discuss what children have enjoyed and what they would like to do differently next time. She plans to use her feedback to support her future activity plans. n The childminder intends to have a clear focus on supporting children to develop positive attitudes and values. For example, she describes how she will support children to understand what is expected of their behaviour. She understands the

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importance of helping children to be polite, kind and respectful. n The childminder intends to ensure her practice is diverse and inclusive. She is keen to teach children about traditions of other cultures and countries. For example, tasting dishes from around the world, such as Jamaican delicacies and

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12 April 2023 dressing in traditional costumes, such as Moroccan gowns.

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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 2592338 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10263559 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She is located in Gravesend, Kent. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday, all year around.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of her practice. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the learning opportunities she intends to provide children who attend. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments. n The inspector reviewed written documentation. This included safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and considered her views.

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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 April 2023 12 April 2023 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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