Childminder EY416333

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 12 November 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the importance of helping children gain positive values. For example, she understands how to encourage them to behave and be polite. n The childminder fully understands how to help keep children safe and protect their welfare. She has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and child protection procedures to follow, including who to contact to seek additional advice. n The childminder understands the benefits of establishing positive partnerships with parents and other early years professionals, and maintaining regular communication. n The childminder understands the benefits of evaluating her practice and she keeps up to date with new early years updates. For instance, she carries out independent reading and research to support her to develop her skills and knowledge further. n The childminder understands how children learn and knows the importance of closely monitoring and tracking children's progress. She understands how to help keep

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This provision meets requirements

children motivated to learn and develop skills to support their future learning.

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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 discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures to help keep children safe, including how she would deal with any potential concern. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will establish positive partnerships with parents and other early years professionals and how she will communicate with them.

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n The inspector discussed with the childminder about how she will evaluate her practice and keep up to date with new ideas and early years updates to help build on her knowledge and skills further. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of how she will monitor and track children's development to support them to engage in their learning and make progress and develop skills to support their future learning. n The inspector looked at documents and policies that the childminder intends to use in practice. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will teach children positive values and what is expected of them, including their behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416333 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10083506 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 6 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Maidstone, Kent. She operates during term time from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2.

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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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