Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has an awareness of child protection and safeguarding issues. She has relevant policies and procedures to help support this. The childminder understands how to recognise concerns and to record and report these where appropriate.  The childminder understands how children learn through play. She knows to monitor the progress they make and plan a range of activities to support their interests and development progress.  The childminder knows that it is her role to help prepare children for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. She is aware of the need to promote children's communication and language development, and their physical and social skills.  The childminder recognises the importance of building positive relationships with children, their parents and other key persons in their lives.  The childminder understands how to evaluate her childcare service and identify

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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 observed the areas in the home that the childminder intends to use to care for children.  The inspector sampled a range of the childminder's documentation.  The inspector viewed and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures, and how the childminder intends to implement these.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487194 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1016530 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 4 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. She lives in Hempstead, near Gillingham, Kent. The childminder provides childcare all day, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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