Childminder 2719067

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of all safeguarding policies and procedures. She fully understands all aspects of safeguarding and child protection. This includes knowing who to contact to raise and follow up concerns with both children and allegations against adults in the address. The childminder has a strong understanding of all signs and symptoms to be vigilant for, including potential signs of the 'Prevent' duty, female genital mutilation and domestic abuse. n The childminder fully understands the importance of establishing positive relationships with parents. She intends to keep them fully informed and involved in their children's achievements and next steps in learning n The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of establishing positive partnerships with other early years professionals. This includes staff at settings at children may also attend and other outside agencies,

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such as speech and language therapists. The childminder intends to share children's progress and any helpful ideas to support children's learning. She will provide children with a good consistent approach to their shared care and learning experiences. n The childminder knows how to effectively evaluate and reflect on her practice and understands the benefits of continuing to do so. The childminder carries out regular independent reading and research to help her to keep up to date with current early years practice. For example, she has recently learned about the different ways children learn. The childminder is proactive in developing her skills and knowledge in further training. n The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of all areas of learning and the early years foundation stage requirements. She intends to implement a challenging and motivating curriculum adapted to meet children's

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individual needs and abilities and engage them in their learning. n The childminder intends to ensure she gets to know children's individual personalities and what makes them unique. She intends to help children settle confidently, quickly and happily into her setting and to establish secure and trusting relationships with them. n The childminder understands the benefits and importance of being a positive role model and ensuring children understand the expectations of their behaviour. For example, she will encourage children to follow rules and boundaries as well as being kind, respectful and polite. The childminder will help children develop skills to support their future learning, such as being confident to communicate their ideas and feelings and developing independence skills. n The childminder will ensure that her practice is inclusive and diverse. For example, she intends to teach children about other people's similarities and

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differences from outside of their communities and experiences. This includes traditions and beliefs of other religious groups.

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This provision meets requirements

11 September 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 2719067 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10392211 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She is located in Sevenoaks, Kent. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year around. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder the learning opportunities she intends to provide 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 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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11 September 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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