Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have all the appropriate fire controlling equipment available for use for example, fire blanket. This is a breach of the statutory requirements for both the Early Years Register and the associated Childcare Register.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements in the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows how to use observations to plan activities and assessment to enable children to make progress in their learning.  The childminder has a good understanding about the child protection procedures she will follow should she have concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder teaches children the benefits of a healthy lifestyles through healthy snacks and meals and by encouraging physical exercise in the park and garden.  The childminder teaches the children how to keep safe. For example, she explained how she teaches children about the emergency evacuation procedure and how to use

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The provision does not meet requirements

equipment safely.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other agencies. She discussed the ways she exchanges information about a child's daily activities and progress and through policies and procedures her practice.  The childminder completes a daily risk assessment to reduce any risks to children and has risk assessments showing how she reduces the risks on outings.

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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

 ensure appropriate fire control safety equipment is available for use for, example, a fire blanket.

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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

 ensure all necessary measures are taken to minimise any risks to safety for example, ensuring a fire blanket is available (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure all necessary measures are taken to minimise any risks to safety for example, ensuring a fire blanket is available (voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for childminding  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for the children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding and knowledge of safeguarding.  The inspector discussed how the childminder engages parents in the development of their children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439874 Local authority Kent Inspection number 881183 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives Tunbridge Wells, Kent. At the time of the inspection there were no children in the early years age group on roll. The childminder cares for school children operating Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 3pm and 6pm and during the holidays.

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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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