Childminder EY473803

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the action to take if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder recognises how to assess risk and provide a safe play environment.  The childminder understands the importance of assessing and monitoring children's learning. She knows the steps to take if she identifies any gaps in their development.  The childminder understands the benefit for children of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children may attend, to support continuity of care.  The childminder knows the importance of seeking feedback from parents and evaluating her service. She understands how to keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder is aware of supporting children to behave well and learn about other people in her setting and the wider world.  The childminder understands the importance of planning a range of learning

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The provision meets requirements

experiences for children. For example, she knows how to ensure that they benefit from learning in her setting and in the community.

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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 the areas of the home that will be used by children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her risk assessments and how she intends to keep children safe.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she intends to support children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed documentation that the childminder will use to support her practice.  The inspector talked to the childminder about safeguarding children and her procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473803 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1079517 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 3 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 2014 and lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. She offers flexible part-time places, all year round, except family holidays. The childminder is registered for funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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