Childminder in Kent

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder knows how to identify possible signs of child abuse. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare or if there is an allegation against her. However, the childminder does not consider how mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices with imaging and sharing capabilities are used safely and appropriately in her setting. n The childminder ensures that her home is safe, secure and hygienic for children. However, she has not maintained a suitable paediatric first aid qualification as required by her registration. This potentially compromises children's safety. n The childminder describes how she will share details of her provision and children's learning with parents. However, she does not document all relevant and required information about children, to help her safeguard them and meet their individual needs. n The childminder describes how she will provide a broad curriculum, to help

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children progress in all areas of learning. She describes the need to observe and assess children's developmental stages and use this information to plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder explains how she will help to foster children's communication and language skills. For example, she will support children to learn a broad range of words by reading books with them and commenting on their play. n The childminder makes clear how she intends to support children's care and health needs. For instance, she explains how she will cater for children's dietary requirements, teach them good hygiene routines and encourage healthy eating habits. n The childminder describes how she will support children's physical development and well-being. For example, she plans to provide daily outdoor play, to encourage children to exercise and develop their large muscle movements. n The childminder details how she will provide consistent guidance, to teach

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children the rules and boundaries in her setting. This includes helping children to talk about their feelings and begin to regulate their behaviour.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures include all required information, including how mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices with imaging and sharing capabilities are used in the setting 09/08/2024

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Due date

complete and maintain a suitable paediatric first aid qualification 02/09/2024

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Due date

obtain and keep records of relevant and required information about children, to help safeguard children and meet their individual needs. 09/08/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2630741 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10347096 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Dartford. She offers her childminding service Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas she intends to use for childminding. She explained how she will provide a safe and suitable learning environment and cater for children's care needs. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder to establish how she will provide a broad curriculum and help all children make good progress. n The childminder ensured that relevant documents were available for the inspector to view.

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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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