Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2015 8 September 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She understands her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm and keeping them safe. She recognises the importance of undertaking risk assessments so children can play in safety.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the benefits of good partnership working with parents and other providers, so that they are positively involved in children's care and learning.  The childminder knows how to provide an appropriate range of learning experiences and activities for different ages and abilities to help promote the progress of all children. She understands the importance of completing observations and assessments to plan for their next steps and to help prepare them for school.  The childminder is aware that it is her role to support children's well-being. She knows how to maintain children's good health and provide them with regular outdoor play

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The provision meets requirements

opportunities. She also understands her responsibility in promoting children's physical development and healthy lifestyles.  The childminder has a sound understanding of the need to maintain continuous improvement to strengthen her professional development. She knows she needs to promote good quality care and learning outcomes for children.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector looked at the space, toys, activities and equipment available for childminding.  The inspector sampled documents and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's processes for self-evaluation and her plans for further developing her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364217 Local authority Kent Inspection number 844249 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register 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 8 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Dartford, Kent. Her provision operates for over 45 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, all day, with the exception of Bank Holidays. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of this 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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