Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 8 February 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have public liability insurance in place.  The childminder does not have a clear understanding of the procedures to follow to safeguard children, especially with regard to whom to contact should she have concerns and her role in relation to the 'Prevent' duty.  The childminder has not implemented an up to date written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection and safeguarding of children.  The childminder has not currently acted to minimise the risks to children highlighted through her risk assessment of the premises.  The childminder has an insufficient knowledge of some of the areas of learning and development and how she can provide experiences which promote these.  The childminder was unable to show the inspector any documentation regarding her childminding business during the inspection.  The childminder has recognised areas of practice she needs to develop before she

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The provision does not meet requirements

starts to care for children. These are yet to be implemented.

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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 relevant public liability insurance to cover premises used for childminding 30/07/2017

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 develop knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow to safeguard children and 'Prevent' duty guidance 30/07/2017

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 devise and implement an up-to-date policy and procedures to safeguard children 30/07/2017

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 take action to ensure all areas of the premises used for childminding are safe and suitable for young children 30/07/2017

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 strengthen knowledge of the areas of learning and development and how these can be promoted to support children's progression 30/07/2017

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Due Date

 ensure all relevant documentation is easily assessable and available for inspection. 30/07/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured all areas of the childminder's home to be used for childminding, including the inside space and outside environment.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver opportunities for children to learn and develop.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she is planning to make changes and develop her practice before caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424128 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1062448 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 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Gillingham, Kent. The childminder offers care five days a week from 7.30am to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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