Childminder EY538552

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a secure understanding of current safeguarding guidance and legislation. For example, she does not have an in-depth awareness of the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of significant harm, including extreme views and behaviours.  The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's progress in order to identify and close any gaps in learning. However, she does not have a clear understanding of when to complete the progress check at age two as required.  The childminder knows how to provide suitable challenging activities across all areas of learning to help all children make progress from their starting points.  The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents to support children's care and learning needs. She has required policies and procedures in place, including for managing complaints and shares these with parents.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is aware of the need to risk assess her play areas and supervise children well to help keep them safe. She understands how to manage children's behaviour positively, such as, through effective explanations and distractions.

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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 the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and changes to legislation 03/04/2017

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Due Date

 develop a secure knowledge and understanding of how to complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. 03/04/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the areas of the property used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses self-evaluation to develop her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538552 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1085443 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The Childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Rainham, Kent and provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round. There were no early years 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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