Childminder EY443129

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 12 June 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and others. She exchanges information about children's progress to support continuity of care and learning.  The childminder knows how to keep children safe. For example, she carries out daily risk assessments to check and minimize any potential hazards.  The childminder has a professional approach to her work and refreshes her knowledge and understanding of childcare and development. She is organised and regularly updates her policies and procedures, such as safeguarding, which she shares with her co-childminder, assistant and parents.  The childminder uses suitable systems to self-evaluate her practice and identify areas for development to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to support children's physical well- being, for example, by offering them opportunities to explore and play outdoors.

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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 read a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at areas of the home used for childminding in relation to health and safety.  The inspector looked at the play resources available and discussed with the childminder how she would adapt them to meet the individual needs and stage of development of all children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she has developed positive relationships with parents.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to move her provision forward, and how she works with her co-childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443129 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1049537 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Gravesend, Kent. She works with another childminder and an assistant. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year. There were no children in the early years age range present at the time of the 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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