Childminder EY548771

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder clearly explains the importance of providing children with an engaging environment that meets their interests and individual needs. She discusses how she would provide a wide range of activities in the home for children of all ages and abilities. The childminder recognises the importance of changing resources regularly to build on children's curiosity and support them to develop their knowledge and skills. n Outside play is a high priority for the childminder. She understands the importance of providing children with daily opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills. For example, she had previously taken children to the park to run around and climb after they have been at school all day. The childminder recognises the important role the outdoor environment plays in children's physical and mental health. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she would support

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children's behaviour and reinforce good manners. She will support children's emotional development and teach children to share, be respectful and kind to one another. For instance, she will educate them about different cultures and their community. n The childminder is aware of the importance of regularly updating training to be able to constantly improve her knowledge and skills. For instance, she ensures she keeps her paediatric first-aid qualification up to date to maintain children's well-being. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of maintaining positive relationships with parents and other settings the children attend. For example, for the older children she cares for, she passes on messages from school to parents to ensure she provides appropriate and consistent care and learning. n The childminder is extremely organised, and all required documentation is readily available. Her home is welcoming, safe and secure, and she confidently

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discusses how she carries out risk assessments to maintain children's safety and independence. For example, she regularly practises fire drills with the school-age children to ensure they know the procedures to follow to keep safe.

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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 EY548771 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10399592 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 6 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Borstal, near Rochester, Kent. The childminder offers after-school care, Monday to Friday, from 3.10pm until 7pm, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector read letters of reference to gain parents' views on the service they receive. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she carries out risk assessments.

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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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