Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder confidently explains how she would create a broad and stimulating curriculum for all children. She describes how she would build on what children already can do to extend their knowledge and skills. She understands the importance of helping children gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. She discusses the importance of working closely with parents to help her fully support children's learning and development. n The childminder talks about her high expectations for children's behaviour. For example, she would expect children to help one another with simple tasks, such as tidying the toys away. The childminder explains how she would encourage and support meeting children's emotional needs. She would focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment, where all children can feel confident to speak and relax. n The childminder describes how she would support children to understand the

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importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. Children would enjoy daily exercise in the fresh air and fresh and nutritious food. The childminder would impress on children how routines, such as handwashing, help them stay healthy. n The childminder describes how she would provide children with a range of activities to support their awareness of the environment and the world. She talks about how she would plan walks, visits to the local toddler group and explore different festivals and cultural traditions with children. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing her own skills and knowledge. She works with other professionals and attends training to expand her ideas and develop her practice. She explains how this will help her plan more precisely for children's learning, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder has a thorough understanding of the need to protect and

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safeguard children. She demonstrates sound and detailed knowledge about how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect. She knows how to refer her concerns quickly and effectively. The childminder maintains a safe, clean and stimulating environment for children to play, rest and learn 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 2633126 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10295649 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 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Tunbridge Wells. She provides care Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n Although there were no children in the early years age range present at the time of this inspection, there were older children present during the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision and early years curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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