Childminder EY391193

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2016 3 December 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder shows understanding of the importance of establishing partnerships with parents. He is aware of the benefit of sharing information with them to support consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder understands the need to monitor children's development and track their progress. He understands how children learn and knows how to support them to help them make progress in their learning, ready for school.  The childminder continues to reflect on his practice. For example, he attends training and carries out independent research to keep up to date with early years practice.  The childminder understands the importance of teaching the children positive values. For example, he intends to encourage children to show respect for others, be polite and behave well.  The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding children to keep them safe. For example, he knows what to do and who to contact in the event of any

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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 discussed how the childminder plans to build partnerships with parents and other professionals.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and child protection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder about how they use self-evaluation and keep updated with current early years practice.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of how children learn and develop, including ways to monitor and track their progress.  The inspector looked at policies and documents that the childminder intends to use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391193 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1053947 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. He lives in Dunton Green, Kent. The childminder works with another registered childminder. He offers his service, Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, all year round. There were no children on roll in the early years age group 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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