Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2017 5 December 2016

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not ensure that her premises are suitable, safe and hygienic for children's use. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder fails to ensure children in her care are not exposed to risks or hazards. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  Self-evaluation is not effective enough to identify and address significant weaknesses in practice and to raise the quality of the provision to a good level.  The childminder knows how to plan activities to meet children's individual needs and development stages, to help them make progress and prepare for their future learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She knows how to recognise welfare concerns and report these to the relevant agencies. She understands how to manage children's behaviour effectively.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to

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The provision does not meet requirements

meet children's care and learning needs.

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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

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure all areas of the premises children use, including the overall floor space and outdoor play areas, are fit for purpose and suitable for the ages of the children being cared for at all times 10/08/2017

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Due Date

 ensure all steps are taken to make sure children are not exposed to any risks or hazards in the environment. 10/08/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home available for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of policies and relevant documents.  The inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programme for children.  The inspector discussed safeguarding matters with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457993 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1109738 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Lordswood, Chatham, Kent. She is available to work each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for most of the year. There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-year-old children.

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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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