Childminder EY260902

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 6 May 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to provide a wide range of experiences for children to help support them to make progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder has considered fully how she will keep children safe in her care. She is aware of her child protection responsibilities and has recently completed safeguarding training and updated her paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder is aware of how to support her assistant to develop their knowledge and skills to ensure they provide a secure and welcoming environment.  The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and other early years professionals to support children's learning and help provide a continuity of care.  The childminder is aware of how to help children understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, she will offer children a variety of nutritious snacks and ensure they have opportunities to explore and play outdoors in all weathers.

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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 looked at the play resources available and discussed with the childminder how she would adapt them to meet the individual needs and stage of development of all children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would work with parents to develop positive relationships and meet children's individual care needs.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she keeps her practice up to date and supports her assistant in their role.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of how to assess and monitor children's progress.  The inspector discussed with the childminder what she has done to meet the recommendations from her previous inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260902 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1091703 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 8 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Wincheap, near Canterbury in Kent. She operates throughout most of the year. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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