Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 October 2017 24 July 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not know how to supervise children effectively. She does not understand how to ensure that children are safe in the garden or upstairs at her premises.  The childminder does not understand how to risk assess her environment. She does not know how to identify and minimise all hazards in her surroundings, for example, making sure children do not have access to cleaning products.  The childminder is not aware of how to promote children's health and good hygiene standards. She does not know how to minimise the risk of cross-infection when dealing with children's personal needs.  The childminder does not maintain an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance, as required.  The childminder knows how to recognise when a child is at risk of harm and is aware of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare.

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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 children are appropriately supervised to keep them safe and make sure their individual needs are met 15/11/2017

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Due Date

 take all reasonable steps to identify risks and hazards in the environment and take appropriate action to minimise or remove these, including making cleaning products inaccessible to children 15/11/2017

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Due Date

 ensure children's health and hygiene standards are appropriately maintained 15/11/2017

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Due Date

 maintain a record of children's hours of attendance. 15/11/2017

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Inspection activities

 This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of documentation that the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the learning and development requirements.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her arrangements for safeguarding children and maintaining their welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450918 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1116081 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Edenbridge, Kent. She offers care from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, throughout the year.

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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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