Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 29 April 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements and how to promote all areas of learning and development. She knows how to track children's progress and undertake a review of children's development between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder has a secure understanding safeguarding procedures and has recently updated her training. This ensures she is able to act quickly if she has concerns about a child's well-being. She knows how to promote children's safety and welfare. Safeguarding is effective.  The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers to meet children's care, learning and developmental needs successfully.  The childminder understands the importance of regularly reflecting on her practice and identifying areas for development in a drive to improve. She has addressed all the recommendations to improve her provision.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources to support children's learning in all areas. She understands how to assess children's learning, from their starting points, and how to plan activities to encourage children to learn through play.  The childminder explained how she would promote children's health and well-being by providing healthy snacks and opportunities for daily exercise. She understands how to develop an inclusive practice, promote positive behaviour and help children develop the skills to prepare them for their move onto school.

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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 evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and how she would protect children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the learning and development requirements.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden that the childminder normally uses for childminding.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder would engage parents in the development of their children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382561 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1022309 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Faversham, in Kent. At the time of the inspection, there were no children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder usually cares for children each weekday, between 8am and 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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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