Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 30 October 2018 Previous inspection date 12 February 2018

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows how to identify signs that indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is aware of the procedures that she must follow to report any concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder values opportunities to update her skills and knowledge. She has a planned program of ongoing professional training. She has developed partnerships with other childminders to share ideas and practice. n The childminder offers a safe and welcoming environment for children. She understands how to ensure that children can make independent choices from the resources and activities in her home. n The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's learning. She is familiar with the different areas of learning and knows how to plan activities that focus on the next steps in children's learning. n The childminder understands how to help children develop their curiosity about the

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This provision meets requirements

world around them and their local community. n The childminder recognises the importance of building good relationships with parents. She describes how she will share information about their children's progress.

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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 talked to the childminder about how she will keep children safe and protect them from potential harm. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's individual needs and plan for their learning. n The inspector discussed the records the childminder will keep when childminding. n The inspector looked around the areas of the childminding premises that will be used

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495960 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10080413 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2018

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The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Dartford, Kent. She provides care Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, 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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