Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2016 2 December 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of reviewing his practice and the service he provides. For example, he recognises that gathering and using the views of parents, local early years and his co-minder will help shape his service to meet children's needs.  The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings children attend to meet children's individual needs. For example, he gathers planning from nurseries so he can use it to inform his own planning.  The childminder understands how to use children's interests and next steps of learning to help plan activities to encourage their progress. He works with his co-minder to track children's progress to identify any missing areas to help to narrow any gaps in learning.  The childminder has taken appropriate action to improve on the weaknesses raised at the last inspection to improve his practice. For example, he understands how to provide

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The provision meets requirements

resources and activities to build on children's early mark making skills.  The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour positively. For example, he works in partnership with his co-minder to teach children right from wrong.

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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 viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about his knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector reviewed documents, such as written policies and procedures, including those for safeguarding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429578 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1049447 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. He lives in Gravesend, Kent. The childminder works alongside his wife who is also a registered childminder. There are currently no children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder works five days a week, all year round.

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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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