Childminder in Medway

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not maintained a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. She has not ensured that she has maintained her training to meet the requirements of her registration. n The childminder does not hold public liability insurance, as required, to support the overall safe running of her setting. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has a suitable understanding of what may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the steps to take if she had concerns about children in her care. n The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to support children's behaviour. She knows how to provide appropriate support and work with parents to ensure a consistent approach. n The childminder is aware of how to support children's learning and development. She knows how to plan a range of age-appropriate activities for children. For example, she describes how she will share stories with children to support their

p.2

This provision does not meet requirements

communication and language development. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents. She knows how to find out about what children can do when they first start and to share information about children's development. n The childminder is aware of how to ensure that children have a range of opportunities to be physically active throughout the day. For example, she has a well-equipped garden with a variety of equipment.

p.2

This provision does not meet 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.

p.2

Due date

complete paediatric first-aid training to support children's safety and well-being 16/05/2025

p.2

Due date

25 March 2025 ensure that public liability insurance is in place to meet the requirements of registration. 16/05/2025

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number 2692023 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10372162 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Chatham, Kent. She intends to care for children from 8m to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector discussed safeguarding with the childminder. n The childminder discussed her intentions for supporting children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed suitability documentation. n The inspector discussed how the childminder plan to support children's behaviour.

p.4

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.

p.4

Inspection activities

25 March 2025 25 March 2025 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6