Childminder in Medway

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has successfully improved her knowledge of young children's learning and development. She can talk confidently about planning appropriate activities and experiences for young children and how she assesses their progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder demonstrates how to provide a secure and safe environment for children. She ensures children have appropriate spaces to play and learn. She talks confidently about encouraging children to play and learn together. For example, children will learn how to cook together and join in with stories and songs. n The childminder has a robust knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. She has completed safeguarding training and can talk confidently about current safeguarding issues that might affect children. She knows who to go to for advice and support if an allegation was made against her or her assistant.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder ensures she understands her role and responsibilities for recruitment, vetting and checking the ongoing suitability of her assistant. She provides supervision and support for her assistant and ensures she completes training. n The childminder is passionate about supporting local families. She talks about communicating with parents about their children's progress and helping them to get their children ready for the next stage in their learning journey. For example, she describes how she encourages children to make friends and share their things. n The childminder talks confidently about supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains that she provides information for families to support them to help their children learn at home. n The childminder describes how she encourages children to be independent. She explains that she praises and supports them to do things for themselves. She

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This provision meets requirements

talks about the importance of children learning to keep themselves safe, such as washing their hands regularly. n The childminder understands the importance of getting to know children as individuals and to promote equality and diversity. She uses information from parents to learn about children's needs and interests. For example, she has learned words in Polish to help children to settle in.

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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 2585542 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10279289 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. She provides before and after-school care for children Monday to Friday, from 7.30 am until 8.30am and from 3.30pm until 5.30pm term time only. The childminder is a qualified teacher who works with an assistant.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she will support children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

23 August 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

23 August 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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