Childminder in Kent

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not fulfilled the statutory requirements to ensure he has a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. However, he shows he has a clear understanding of how to effectively help children in the case of a minor emergency. The childminder fully understands all aspects of safeguarding and child protection. For example, he knows what signs and symptoms may cause a potential concern and he knows how to raise and follow up any safeguarding issues. n The childminder has not fulfilled the statutory requirements to ensure he has a valid liability insurance certificate. n The childminder understands the importance of establishing secure and trusting relationships with parents. He intends to communicate with parents daily and share their children's achievements and next steps in their learning. The childminder fully understands the benefits of keeping parents fully involved and informed. n The childminder fully understands the importance of establishing positive

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partnerships with other early years professionals. This includes sharing helpful strategies and ideas with other specialists, such as speech and language therapists. The childminder knows the benefits of providing children with a good consistent approach to their shared care and learning experiences. n The childminder understands how to effectively review and evaluate his practice. This includes having regular meetings with his co-childminder to discuss what has worked well and could be done differently. He intends to use his findings to support his future practice. The childminder intends to carry out regular independent reading and research to help build on his skills and knowledge even further. n The childminder fully understands how to ensure that he motivates children to learn in all areas of learning. He has a clear understanding of what his chosen curriculum will be and how he will motivate children to learn. The childminder

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understands the importance of establishing positive relationships with children and knows how to support them to settle quickly and to be confident and independent. n The childminder understands the benefits of being a positive role model. He intends to ensure children know what is expected of their behaviour. For example, children will be encouraged to learn values, such as patience, turn- taking and sharing. The childminder will teach children to respect other peoples' similarities and differences outside of their own experiences and communities. This includes different religious beliefs and traditions.

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7 July 2025 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

ensure that a current paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained 31/07/2025

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Due date

obtain a current liability insurance certificate. 31/07/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429578 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10398754 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. He is located in Gravesend, Kent. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, all year around. He works closely with another childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder the learning opportunities he intends to provide all children. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments. n Written documentation was reviewed. This included safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and his co- childminder and considered their views.

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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

7 July 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.

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