Childminder in Medway

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 January 2018 12 February 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedure or the signs and procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder does not have an up-to-date knowledge of the wider child protection issues and government guidance. For example, she does not have a secure knowledge of signs that may indicate a child is exposed to radical ideas about right or wrong.  The childminder does not have a clear understanding of the procedures for dealing with complaints, such as responding to complaints within the required timescales.  The childminder does not always display her registration certificate when minded children are on the premises. She also does not have a full understanding of changes that must be notified to Ofsted.  The childminder understands how to support children's development and monitor their progress to help them move on to their next stage in learning.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder understands how to keep children safe, demonstrates how she manages children's behaviour and creates an inclusive practice.

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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

 update knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding procedures related to the Local Safeguarding Children Board 31/01/2018

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation and government guidelines, specifically wider child protection issues such as the 'Prevent' duty 31/01/2018

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Due Date

 update understanding of how to deal with complaints and concerns from parents and when to inform Ofsted 31/01/2018

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Due Date

 ensure the registration certificate is always displayed when minded children are in attendance 31/01/2018

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Due Date

 increase knowledge of changes that must be notified to Ofsted. 31/01/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspection was carried out following the Ofsted risk assessment process.  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 and discussed how the childminder implements the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the early years foundation stage requirements, including assessing and monitoring children's progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450968 Local authority Medway Towns Inspection number 1121040 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Chatham, Kent. She is in receipt of funding to provide free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder operates flexibly between 7.30am and 6pm for most of the year. She has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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