Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrated her knowledge of how she will promote children's positive behaviour. She explained that she will be a good role model, treating children with respect. n The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate her practice when caring for children. She is keen to attend further training and she conducts her own reading and research online. This helps her knowledge and skills to build over time and enables her to keep up to date. The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of the areas of learning. n The childminder is able to describe a good range of activities that would promote children's learning. The childminder is aware of how to monitor and observe children's learning. She discusses how her observations will inform her planning to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder describes how she will provide accessible resources for the children which encourage open-ended activities. She explains how this will help

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children to follow their interests and make independent choices. n The childminder explains how she will support children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She understands the benefits of providing healthy snacks and ensuring that children stay hydrated. She plans to provide regular opportunities for exercise and physical movement outdoors. n Through discussion, the childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. The childminder describes how she would share information with parents on their children's learning each day. She knows that this will help parents to continue to support learning at home. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures that would enable her to keep children in her care safe from harm. She can explain a range of issues that may impact on children, such as domestic violence, abuse and neglect. The childminder has a good working

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knowledge of referral routes if she was concerned about a child. She understands fully who she needs to contact if an allegation was made against her, or a member of her household.

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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 EY489441 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10285595 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Northfleet, Kent. She offers care from Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder talked about her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. She viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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5 May 2023 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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