Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2017 9 March 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to provide a wide range of experiences for children to help them to make progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She keeps her knowledge of how to safeguard children and report concerns for their welfare current. The childminder is also is aware of how to assess potential risks in her home to help provide a safe and secure environment.  The childminder knows how to reflect on her practice. She is able to identify her strengths and areas for development, and understands the importance of working closely with parents and other early years professionals to continue to raise outcomes for children.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children to develop a healthy lifestyle. Children would be offered a wide variety of nutritious snacks and have opportunities to explore and play outdoors in all weathers.

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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 looked at areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of how to assess and monitor children's progress.  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 what she has done to meet the recommendations from her previous inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would work with parents to develop positive relationships and meet children's individual care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 125616 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1089303 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Whitstable, Kent. The childminder operates throughout most of the year. There were no children on roll at the time of inspection in the early years age range.

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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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