Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2015 22 March 2010

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder clearly understands about documentation and practices to implement in order to provide a safe and welcoming environment for children.  The childminder has updated her knowledge and understanding of childcare practice since her last inspection. She has completed safeguarding training and has a sound understanding of the procedures to follow if concerns should arise about children's welfare.  The childminder shows enthusiasm about promoting the well-being of children through providing daily outdoor activities to enhance healthy lifestyles.  The childminder shows a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has suitable toys and equipment that cover all areas of learning to support children to make progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of carrying out progress checks for two- year-old children. This will help her to identify children's learning needs to share with

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The provision meets requirements

parents and professionals.  The childminder shows a secure understanding of how to support children to develop independence to help prepare them for school or the next stage in their development.  The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her service and taking into account the views of parents.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the suitability of the premises and viewed toys and equipment available for childminding.  The inspector and childminder discussed the learning and development requirements including observation, planning and assessment processes.  The inspector asked the childminder about her procedures for emergency evacuations, administering medicines and recording accidents.  The inspector sampled some relevant documents including records of suitability.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and encouraging parent's involvement in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269373 Local authority Kent Inspection number 843545 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in in Hextable, in Swanley. The whole of the downstairs is available for minding children. The childminder currently offers her service from 7am to8.30am and from 3.15pm to5.30pm. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare register. At the time of inspection, there were no children on roll.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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