Childminder EY478157

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2017 10 October 2016

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She lacks knowledge of the wider aspects of safeguarding, such as being aware of the signs that children are being drawn into extreme behaviours or views.  The childminder does not have a clear understanding of how to use observations and assessments to detect gaps in children's learning and plan challenging activities to ensure children make the best possible progress. She does not fully understand how to involve and exchange information with parents about their children's learning.  The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder has a poor understanding of self-evaluation to accurately identify and target areas for improvement and meet legal requirements.  The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's physical

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The provision does not meet requirements

development and developing their awareness of healthy lifestyles.

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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

 improve knowledge of current safeguarding legislation and procedures, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance 13/11/2017

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Due Date

 improve awareness of how observations and assessments, and involving parents, help in the planning of targeted and challenging activities that encourage children to make the best possible progress 13/11/2017

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check that needs to be completed for children aged between two and three years and ensure parents are provided with the short written summary of their child's development. 13/11/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children in the childminder's home.  The inspector viewed policies and documents used by the childminder when she is childminding.  The inspector discussed how the childminder implements the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to assess and monitor children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478157 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1107895 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 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Chatham, Kent. She offers care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout the year. The childminder works with a co- childminder.

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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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