Childminder EY436399

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not kept all required training up to date. She has not made sure she holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate while registered, to ensure she has up-to-date knowledge and skills. n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of child protection. This includes being aware of signs that might highlight a concern in relation to exploitation and extremist views. She is not aware of how to keep children safe and secure while in her care. n The childminder describes how she will plan a curriculum focusing on children's stage of development and interests. She says she will have a range of adult-led and child-directed activities to support children and help extend their learning. The childminder aims to complete observations to monitor children's progress. The childminder explains how she will use this information to enable her to plan for the children's next steps. n Children's communication and language development is a priority for the

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childminder. She explains how she will support children in developing their language skills, such as through repetition, singing songs and action rhymes. She talks about how she intends to help babies and children to hear words and gain a rich vocabulary. n The childminder clearly explains how she intends to be a positive role model to support children's behaviour. She plans to engage children in games to encourage turn taking and support their social skills. For instance, she explains how children can share resources in the sand tray as they interact with friends. n Outside play is important to the childminder. She explains how she will provide children with opportunities to practise their physical skills and build their strength. The childminder describes the activities she will do with the children to support them to exercise. For instance, they will run around and play with balls and ride bicycles in the garden. The childminder explains that she has a focus on

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teaching children about the importance of being physically active. n The childminder clearly explains how she will build positive relationships with parents. She plans to have face-to-face discussions to share information on the child's daily routine and activities they have engaged in, to help support home learning.

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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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Due date

maintain a valid and relevant paediatric first-aid qualification 28/03/2025

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Due date

improve safeguarding knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, in order to respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns about a child. 28/03/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436399 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10367951 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 4 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Faversham, Kent. The childminder operates from Monday to Sunday from 8am to 7pm, for most of the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

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 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.

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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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