Childminder EY442751

Inspection date 8 January 2019 Previous inspection date 16 May 2014

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and child protection procedures to follow to help protect children's welfare. However, she does not currently have an valid paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder understands the importance of communicating effectively with parents and other early years professionals to maintain a positive relationship with them. n The childminder knows the importance of evaluating her practice and she builds on her skills further. For example, she completes regular training to keep up to date with new ideas, for example she learned how to teach children how to behave well. n The childminder understands the importance of closely monitoring and tracking children's progress. She knows how to help children develop skills to support their future learning and to help prepare them for their eventual move to school. n The childminder understands the benefits of helping children gain positive values and

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This provision does not meet requirements

attributes. She knows how she will encourage them to behave and be polite.

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This provision does not meet 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.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date complete training to ensure that a valid paediatric first-aid certificate is obtained. 30/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures, including who she would contact to seek additional advice. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will establish positive partnerships with parents and other early years professionals. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will use self-evaluation, keep up to date with new ideas and build on her knowledge and skills further. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of how children develop, including how she will monitor and track their progress and help them remain motivated to learn. n The inspector looked at documents and policies that the childminder will use in practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442751 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10083101 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Sittingbourne, Kent. The childminder offers her service on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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