Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children. She understands the different ways children learn and how to plan activities tailored to their stage of development. For example, she knows babies learn through sensory play experiences. She knows how to use assessments to effectively monitor children's progress and who to contact if she identifies emerging gaps. This helps children get the extra help they may need. n The childminder knows the importance of helping children to manage their feelings and emotions. She demonstrates a good knowledge of ways to support children to behave well, such as teaching them about rules and boundaries. This prepares them well for later life and the move to school. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of forming strong attachments with children and how this helps them to feel safe

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and secure. She has a good knowledge of how to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. For example, by giving them lots of praise and reassurance. n The childminder recognises the importance of positive parent partnerships. She understands the importance of sharing information with them and other settings children may attend to fully support children's learning and development. This includes sharing ideas with parents to help extend children's learning at home. n The childminder uses several ways to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she completes online training and shares research and good practice with other early years professionals. This helps to ensure that children receive good quality teaching.

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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 2681641 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10360113 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Headcorn in Ashford, Kent. She lives with her husband and young daughter. The childminder intends to care for children on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year around. The applicant has a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder discussed with the inspector what she wants children to learn and how she plans the environment. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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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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