Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 September 2015 15 September 2010

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of how to monitor children's learning needs through observation, assessment and planning. She provides a wide range of resources to support children's progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder is confident in her ability to follow the correct procedures if she had any safeguarding concerns. She understands the importance of completing risk assessments and maintaining her home free of hazards.  The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to have a healthy lifestyle. This includes providing healthy food and daily physical exercise in the fresh air.  The childminder knows how to reflect on her practice and plan ways for continual improvements.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children to feel, happy, settled and confident so that they can learn.  The childminder understands the importance of establishing a partnership with parents

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The provision meets requirements

and other early years providers to help support consistency of care for children.  The childminder understands her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and meets all Childcare Register requirements.

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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 looked at a sample of the childminder's policies, procedures and other relevant documentation.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed how the childminder maintains a safe environment for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation process.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318773 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 828092 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 15 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her partner in Hempstead, Kent. She operates all day Monday to Friday all year, except for Bank Holidays and family holidays. There were no children on roll at the time of 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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