Childminder in Kent

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how young children learn and explains how she will plan exciting activities based on children's needs and interests. She talks about providing children with opportunities to learn outdoors to help develop their physical skills. For example, throwing and catching games to help promote their hand-to-eye coordination. Furthermore, she shares how she will take children to local parks to use different climbing equipment to help develop their large-muscle skills. n The childminder knows how to assess children's learning and the action to take if she observes any gaps in their development. She has a sound knowledge and understanding of the required assessments, such as completing the progress check when a child is aged between two and three. n The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. She has a secure understanding of safeguarding. The childminder completes regular training and

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keeps her knowledge up to date. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, and the action to take to report her concerns. Furthermore, the childminder understands why it is importance to keep a record of children's attendance. She is aware of her responsibility to help keep children safe. n The childminder is aware of how to manage children's behaviour. She explains she will be a good role model and help children to learn about behaviour expectations. She will give children lots of praise and encouragement to help build their self-confidence. n The childminder understands how to support children's communication and language skills. She explains she will talk to children as they play and role model words to help build children's early vocabulary. n The childminder recognises the importance of establishing positive partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and

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This provision meets requirements

development. For instance, she talks about keeping them informed of children's progress and how this helps to promote continuity in learning.

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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 2547094 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10258259 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Gravesend, Kent. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety of the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, and the learning and development requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, such as paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

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

9 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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