Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She can discuss how she plans and implements her curriculum and confidently describes how she would track children's progress from their starting points. The childminder explains with confidence how she would differentiate her teaching to meet the different age/stage of children in her care. n The childminder through discussion, can explain her understanding of the seven areas of the early year's foundation stage. She can discuss how she would provide learning opportunities that would help support children's growing knowledge and understanding across these areas. For example, she explains how she will provide opportunities for children to engage in a range of experiences in the local community, such as boat rides at the local lake and taking part in group play sessions and visiting the local library. n The childminder discusses her expectations for children's behaviour and conduct

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while they are at her home. She talks about how she would share her house rules with the children, so they understand what is expected of them. She will also support this with visual prompts, that will help further children's understanding and offer them gentle reminders when needed. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she would work in partnership with her parents. She understands the importance of regularly sharing information with them about their children's progress. For instance, she describes how she will monitor each child's progress across all areas of learning and development, and share this information with parents regularly. The childminder has established strong working relationships with locals schools and intends to build on these further to ensure that children receive continuity in the education and care they receive between the two settings. n The childminder implements a robust risk assessment process, that is carried out

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daily within her home and garden. Her home is safe and secure for children to attend. She also completes thorough risk assessments for any activities/visits that take place outside of her home. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe on outings when they leave her home. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she supports her assistants professional development. For example, she meets regularly with her to discuss her role and training needs. The childminder implements a training program throughout the year for her assistant. This should ensure that she receives regular professional development to support her in her role.

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This provision meets requirements

11 July 2024 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 EY500629 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10350854 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Swanscombe, Kent The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and holidays agreed in advance. She sometimes works with an assistant.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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11 July 2024 11 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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