Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 30 March 2011

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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 has a good understanding of how children develop. She understands that children learn best when activities are based on their interests and they feel emotionally secure.  The childminder is able to demonstrate how she will assess children's learning to make sure they are making progress. This enables her to plan appropriate activities to support their ongoing development.  The childminder has a range of toys that reflect diversity. She bases her behaviour management policy on children and adults showing mutual respect for everyone.  The childminder has fully considered how she will keep children safe in her care. She is aware of her child protection responsibilities. The areas of her home that she uses for childminding are secure and welcoming.  The childminder understands how working closely with parents and other early years providers benefits children's learning and development. She follows effective systems to

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The provision meets requirements

support good communication.  The childminder meets all legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has developed comprehensive policies and procedures to support her service.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development needs.  The inspector viewed the inside and outdoor areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at documents and discussed the policies and procedures the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector took account of the childminder's future plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347770 Local authority Kent Inspection number 844099 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Ashford, Kent. She has a National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. There were no children on roll, within the early years age range, at the time of the inspection.

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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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