Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 6 February 2019 Previous inspection date 4 April 2018

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder fully understands how to help protect children's safety and welfare and protect them from harm. She has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and child protection procedures to follow, including who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of establishing positive partnerships with parents and other professionals and regularly communicating with them. n The childminder knows the importance of evaluating her practice and she keeps up to date with current early years updates to support her future performance. For example, she regularly carries out independent reading and research. n The childminder understands the benefits of closely monitoring and tracking children's progress. She knows how to plan challenging activities to help keep children motivated to learn, make good progress in their learning and development, and to reach their full

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This provision meets requirements

potential. n The childminder knows the benefits of teaching children positive values to support their future learning. For instance, she will encourage them to behave well and be polite.

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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 safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures to follow to help protect children's welfare and keep them safe. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will establish positive partnerships with parents and other early years professionals, to help provide children with a consistent

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approach to their learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder about how she will use self-evaluation, keep up to date with current early years practice and build on her knowledge and skills even further. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop, and how she will monitor and track their progress. This includes how she will challenge them and keep them motivated to learn. 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 EY450918 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10084859 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 6 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Edenbridge, Kent. She operates during term time from 7am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6.15pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The childminder can offer holiday care by prior request only, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am to 3pm.

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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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