Childminder EY500413

Inspection date 6 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow to protect children from harm. She has attended up-to-date training and has a confident knowledge of working with other carers to promote children's ongoing welfare. n The childminder has a confident knowledge of how to promote children's learning and development through an effective assessment programme. She understands the importance of observing, monitoring and planning for children's ongoing learning. n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to promote children's physical well-being. She understands how to support their good hygiene procedures through daily routines and the importance of promoting healthy eating. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of continuously evaluating her service for children and their families. She understands how to use observations from children and feedback from parents to make positive changes to her practice.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a confident knowledge of providing play and learning experiences for children, linked to their interests and preferences in play. She knows how to adapt activities to promote all areas of learning, indoors and outdoors, for children of different stages of development.

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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 viewed the areas of the house intended for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at documentation, including suitability checks, qualifications and policies and procedures. n The inspector took into consideration the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge and skills in relation to the early years foundation stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500413 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10079869 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 Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates from her co-childminder's house in Wrotham Heath, Kent. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works alongside her daughter, who is independently registered.

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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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