Childminder EY479810

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have valid public liability insurance. This is also breaches a requirement of the Childcare Register.  The childminder's home is not suitable. The walls and floors are not kept sufficiently clean to maintain children's health and physical well-being.  The childminder keeps her knowledge of how to safeguard children current and is aware of how to report any concerns about their welfare.  The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her practice current. For example, she completes online training and is studying for a degree in early years to help update her knowledge and skills.  The childminder knows how to encourage and support children's physical development.  The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's abilities. She understands how to plan activities that help support children to make progress in all areas of the curriculum.

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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 public liability insurance cover 26/07/2017  ensure premises are clean and fit for purpose, complying with requirements of health and safety legislation. 26/07/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding in relation to health and safety.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector looked at all available documentation as part of the inspection process.  The inspector discussed with the childminder various aspects of children's care, and her understanding of how children learn and develop.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to develop positive relationships with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479810 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1013793 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Dover, Kent. The childminder operates Monday to Friday throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years foundation degree.

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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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