Childminder EY219067

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2017 4 February 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is in breach of some requirements for the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. She does not hold a current paediatric first aid qualification. She has not ensured that all members of her household aged over 16 years have completed the required suitability checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.  The childminder knows the importance of sharing information with parents and other professionals involved in children's care to help support their needs consistently.  The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder understands how to support children's physical well-being, such as teaching them about the importance of healthy eating and exercise.  The childminder understands the different ways children learn. She knows how to observe and plan experiences to help children make progress and gain skills in

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a valid first aid qualification suitable for the care of young children 20/03/2017

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Due Date

 obtain a Disclosure and Barring service check for every person aged over 16 years who lives on the premises. 03/03/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas that will be used by the children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will support children's learning and development.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector viewed some documentation, including the childminder's policies and public liability insurance certificate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219067 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1061636 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 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Whitstable, Kent. She operates for most of the year, Monday to Friday. There were no children on roll 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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