Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 April 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to support children's learning by providing challenging activities and monitoring their progress.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder knows the importance of reflecting on her practice and completing training to keep her practice up to date.  The childminder understands the significance of working closely with parents and other settings the children may attend, to provide a shared approach to children's learning and care.  The childminder understands the importance of providing an inclusive environment. She plans to teach the children to value their differences, understand their feelings, share and be kind. She will also help children to learn about a healthy lifestyle.

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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 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 EY496827 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1035835 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 5 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 2016. She lives in Dartford, Kent. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, flexibly between 7.30am and 6pm, for most of the year, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 2 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

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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