Childminder EY466594

Inspection date 13 August 2018 Previous inspection date 14 July 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder fully understands how to protect children's safety and welfare. She knows what safeguarding and child protection procedures to follow, including whom to contact, to raise and follow up any concerns. n The childminder is aware of the importance of establishing positive partnerships with parents, and understands the benefits of sharing children's achievements. n The childminder understands the importance of reviewing and evaluating her practice. She carries out regular independent reading and research to support her to keep up to date with new ideas and current early years practice. n The childminder recognises the importance of closely monitoring and tracking children's progress and rate of development. She fully understands how children learn and how to support them to develop skills to support their future learning. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children positive values, such

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This provision meets requirements

as, encouraging them to be polite and behave well.

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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 discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. n The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to establish positive partnerships with parents and communicate with other early years professionals. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to self-evaluate her

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practice and keep up to date with new ideas and current early years updates. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop, including how she will monitor and track their progress. n The inspector looked at documents and policies that the childminder intends to use in practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466594 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063838 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 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Blean, Canterbury, in Kent. The childminder offers her service Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm, all year round.

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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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