Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 12 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She knows how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of carrying out suitability checks when employing an assistant to ensure children's safety. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour and encourage children to learn to be kind and respectful to others. n The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's learning. She knows how to plan and provide challenging activities that will help children to make good progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of building good relationships with parents and other professionals to provide continuity in children's learning and development. n The childminder knows how to promote children's healthy lifestyles. For example, by providing daily opportunities for exercise and helping children learn about healthy

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eating. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice to identify areas for further development. She completes training to help keep her knowledge up to date.

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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 house available for childminding. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at a selection of policies, and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544942 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10086416

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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This childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday all day and 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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