Vieira, Patricia

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has created an inviting environment with lots of exciting resources and appropriate equipment to meet a variety of children's needs. The childminder ensures children can access resources they are interested in with ease. n The childminder understands how to keep children healthy. She provides nutritious meals and liaises with parents regarding children's individual dietary needs to ensure their well-being. The childminder ensures children have daily access to fresh air and appropriate challenges to develop their physical skills. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in protecting children from harm. She understands how to identify, record and report safeguarding concerns. Furthermore, she understands the process of reporting allegations about herself or household members to ensure their ongoing suitability. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with

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parents. She demonstrates that ongoing communication is important to ensuring that children are provided with consistency. For example, she plans to ensure that she keeps parents updated with information regarding their children's next steps in learning, and ensuring that any concerns regarding development are discussed with them at the earliest opportunity to ensure the correct support is put into place swiftly. n The childminder is able to demonstrate how she will ensure children understand the importance of their behaviour and the impact this can have on other children. For example, she plans to provide a supportive approach to behaviour management, where children can understand why their behaviour may not be suitable. n Children learning about the wider world and people who are represented in their community is a priority to the childminder. For example, she plans to ensure that she understands the cultural, and religious beliefs of the children in her setting

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to ensure they feel included. Furthermore, the range of equipment and resources the childminder has reflects those from various backgrounds to ignite children's understanding of those that are different to them. n The childminder is able to speak about her intentions for children's learning and development. She places an emphasis on children having plenty of opportunities to develop their communication and language as the foundation for all other learning and development.

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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 EY333517 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10338407 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 15 December 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Gravesham area of Kent. The childminder works from 7am until 6pm from Monday to Friday for the majority of the year, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder is eligible to receive funding to provide early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the childminding provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of her suitability and the suitability of household members.

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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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Inspection activities

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