Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 9 December 2014

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n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She knows how to keep children safe in her home and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of children in her care. n The childminder understands how children learn. She knows how to observe children as they play, to gain an understanding of their interests and development. She knows how to plan activities that are interesting, to help support children to make progress. n The childminder understands how to support positive behaviour and help children to learn to share, be kind and use good manners. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to support children's care and development. n The childminder holds public liability insurance and maintains a paediatric first-aid certificate as required. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of reflective practice, to develop her

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skills and keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing an inclusive environment to help all children feel secure. She knows how to develop children's independence to help them to be ready to start school.

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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. Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the home available for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the educational programmes and meet the needs of individual children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would manage children's behaviour. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications, including first aid,

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and public liability insurance. n The inspector viewed relevant policies and documents that the childminder uses when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410226 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10078662

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. The childminder works Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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