Childminder EY543816

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a variety of resources to support children at different stages of development. She clearly explains the importance of providing children with an engaging environment that meets their interests and individual needs. n The childminder describes how she will observe children and assess their development to plan their next steps in learning. She recognises the importance of regularly updating resources to build on children's imagination and curiosity to support them in developing their knowledge and skills. n Children have numerous opportunities to develop physically. For example, in the garden, the childminder provides children with chances to ride tricycles and run around, helping them to develop an awareness of the space around them. She explains how she will take them on trips to the park to use larger play equipment to support children as they develop their coordination and build their

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muscle strength. n The childminder talks about how she will teach children about emotions and explain the importance of sharing and being kind to one another. She plans to use praise and encouragement to help children learn how to share and take turns. The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children to develop good social skills. n The childminder explains her plans to take children on various outings in the local environment to help them learn about the community and understand the world around them. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers. She describes how she will have face-to-face discussions and use social media to share information about children's progress with their parents. The childminder explains how she will provide parents with ideas and activities to support children's learning at home. n Through discussion, the childminder clearly explains how she will gather

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information from parents and offer flexible settling-in arrangements to help children to settle from the start. She recognises the significance of ensuring that children acquire the necessary skills needed to support their transition to other settings. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date through ongoing training. For instance, she participates in online courses and regularly completes mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. n The childminder's home is welcoming, safe and secure. She confidently discusses how she will carry out risk assessments to maintain children's safety and independence. For example, she will regularly practise fire drills with the children to ensure they are aware of the procedures to follow to stay safe.

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11 August 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543816 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10394523 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 10 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. The childminder works each weekday, from 7.45am to 6.15pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and deliver the curriculum for children. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she risk assesses the home to ensure she keeps children safe. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of the childminder's first-aid and insurance certificates.

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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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11 August 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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