Childminder in Medway

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is well qualified. She conducts research, liaises with a range of professionals and accesses training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n The childminder understands about child protection issues and how to escalate a concern. She understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She checks the environment daily and ensures all potential hazards are effectively minimised. n The childminder understands how young children learn. She understands the purpose of observations and identifying gaps in children's learning. She is knowledgeable about how to plan and provide suitably challenging activities that support the different areas of children's learning. n The childminder knows how to engage parents in their children's learning and plans to work with them closely. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. She plans to

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This provision meets requirements

provide home-cooked meals and intends to teach children about the importance of hygiene routines and regular exercise. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice, taking into account the views of those who use it. She intends to use the information obtained to make changes and continually improve.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector reviewed the premises and observed the resources on offer to children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding and the systems in place to keep children safe. n The inspector reviewed appropriate documents. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501174 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10067083 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Homerton area, within the London Borough of Hackney. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification.

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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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