Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder and her assistant understand the importance of developing effective relationships with parents and other professionals. She plans to regularly exchange information about what children need to learn to support the continuity of their care and education. n The childminder has effective knowledge and understanding about the areas of learning. She explains how she would design a sequenced curriculum to build on children's knowledge and skills. The childminder plans to make children's communication and language development a high priority. For instance, she intends to encourage babies to recognise and point to objects, help toddlers learn new words and engage pre-school children in back-and-forth conversations to help them express their ideas. n The childminder has a wide variety of resources and equipment that are appropriate for the ages of children she is registered for. She knows how these

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can be used to progress the abilities of all children and develop their skills for the next stage in their learning. For example, the childminder explains an obstacle course would help develop a range of physical movements and improve children's balance and core strength. n The childminder explains the strategies she has in place to support children to develop positive behaviour. For instance, she intends to support children to learn to take turns with the resources. The childminder knows some techniques to help children self-regulate their behaviour. For example, she plans to teach breathing and yoga exercises to help support their emotional well-being. n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to teach children to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, she plans to involve children in the preparation of healthy meals and provide daily opportunities to access the outdoors. The childminder explains how she wants to take children to the local

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library for rhyme time and visit a local toddler group to help them socialise and meet different people. n The childminder considers how to continually raise the quality of teaching. For example, she has recently attended training to further improve her knowledge about special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder understands how to keep children safe and how to report any possible safeguarding concerns about children's welfare. She has recently updated her safeguarding training. The childminder knows to keep her assistant's knowledge of safeguarding children up to date. The childminder understands how to identify and address risks in her home.

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This provision meets requirements

19 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 EY501698 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10351006 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Edenbridge, Kent. She works occasionally with her husband, who is an assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, except for family holidays and public holidays. She has an approved level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 round the premises and talked about how she would use her space and resources to support children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder what knowledge and skills she would teach children at different ages. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to work in partnership with parents. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. This included the safeguarding policy and complaints procedure. n The inspector discussed how the childminder and her assistant would keep children safe. n The childminder discussed how she had met the recommendations of her last inspection.

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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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19 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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