Childminder, Out-of school day care in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 21 April 2009

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a limited knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has not fully considered how she would assess and promote children's progress across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder's homeing environment is safe, welcoming and adequately resourced for the care of children. to provide good quality learning experiences for all children.  The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and of ensuring they have daily opportunities to experience fresh air and exercise.  The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the safeguarding procedures. She is not aware of who to contact if allegations are made against her or a member of the household members.  The childminder is not aware of the complaint process and therefore, would not be able to share this with parents.  The childminder is not meeting all of the Childcare Register requirements. She is not

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The provision does not meet requirements

maintaining a daily record of attendance and does not have the required written statements for safeguarding and complaints. Additionally, she does not have records of relevant details for each child and parent.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop knowledge of the safeguarding process to follow if there are allegations of abuse made against yourself or any person living in the household  gain develop awareness of the procedure for dealing with concerns and complaints  improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements to ensure effective planning and assessment systems help children make progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 produce a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard children from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  produce a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep records of the name, home address and date of birth of each child and the name, home address and telephone number of a parent/carer. Also keep a clear daily record of the days and times children attend (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  produce a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard children from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  produce a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  keep records of the name, home address and date of birth of each child and the name,

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

home address and telephone number of a parent/carer. Also keep a clear daily record of the days and times children attend (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and viewed some relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to support children's learning and development needs.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home available to minded children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379277 Local authority Kent Inspection number 829607 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Pembury, Kent. There were no children in the early years age range on roll in the early years age group 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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