Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to complete thorough risk assessments of her environment. She understands how to appropriately supervise children to help them play safely in their surroundings.  The childminder understands how to support children's physical health. She knows how to keep them in a smoke-free environment and to follow appropriate hygiene routines.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows the need to share regular information to help provide a consistent approach in meeting children's learning and development needs.  The childminder understands how to self-evaluate her practice. She know how to identify areas of weakness and set targets for improvement.  The childminder knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the safeguarding processes to follow.  The childminder understands how to use the information from her observations and

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The provision meets requirements

assessments to plan for children's care, learning and development.

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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 viewed all areas of the premises.  The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks, risk assessments and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and development, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545144 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1112646 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Rusthall, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. She offers flexible care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant 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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