Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder offers a safe and welcoming environment for children. She demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She discusses how she will find out what children already know and can do by gathering this information from parents and observing children. She will then plan next steps in learning to help children to develop in the seven areas of learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing children with daily fresh air and a variety of opportunities to practise their physical skills and learn about healthy lifestyles. n The childminder demonstrates that she has high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct. She recognises the importance of helping children to understand rules and celebrate achievements. This will support children to develop positive attitudes. She is aware that this will promote children's well- being and help them to feel secure. n Partnerships with parents are important to the childminder. She explains how

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she will gather a variety of information about children when they first start. This will support her to offer a range of exciting activities that engage and interest children. In addition, she will use daily conversations with parents to ensure children receive a good level of consistent care and support. She will keep parents up to date and share support and ideas for the children to continue their learning at home. n The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She is familiar with the procedures she must follow if she had concerns about a child's safety and well-being. The childminder ensures that her mandatory training is refreshed and up to date. This includes safeguarding and first-aid training.The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder is reflective and takes part in discussions with other

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childminders to evaluate practice. She enhances her knowledge through training to help develop opportunities she will provide for young children to learn.

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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 EY492050 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10289087 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 10 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Ashford, Kent. The childminder holds a relevant early years teaching qualification.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

5 June 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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Inspection activities

5 June 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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