Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her practice up to date. For instance, she explains how she will talk to other professionals to share best practice. The childminder describes how she uses training to refresh her skills. n The childminder describes how she works with her co-childminder to monitor and track children's progress and plan for their next steps. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring children feel safe and secure in the home to support learning. She explains how she will adapt activities to meet children's developmental stages. For example, she talks about offering babies sensory resources to explore the feel of different textures. She says she would provide older children with more challenging activities, such as making shapes in play dough to develop their hand-eye coordination and manipulative skills. n A high-quality curriculum is a priority to the childminder. She explains how she

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will introduce children and babies to a wide vocabulary to help develop their communication and language. For example, she describes how she will read and share stories regularly with the children and sing nursery rhymes. n The childminder knows what to do if concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. She recognises the signs and symptoms to look out for and procedures to follow to maintain children's welfare. The childminder knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. She understands what to do in the event of an allegation being made against herself or her co-childminder. n Outside play is important to the childminder. She explains how she intends to offer babies space to stretch and move their limbs. She talks about how she will encourage older children to take managed risks as they explore larger play equipment in the park. The childminder offers children opportunities to develop

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their physical skills. n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents to provide a continuity of care and learning. For example, she aims to complete daily diaries and will take photographs of children engaged in activities to help keep parents informed. n The childminder has high behavioural expectations for the children. She recognises the importance of being a good role model and supporting children in learning how to share and take turns. For instance, she will take the children to a range of group activities to support them to socialise with other children and develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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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 126354 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10353005 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She works from the home of her co- childminder in Ashford, Kent. The childminder operates two days per week from 9am until 5.30pm, for most of the year.

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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 The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificate and insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children. n The childminder explained to the inspector her plans for the future and how she works with her co-childminder.

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10 July 2024 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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10 July 2024 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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