Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 27 March 2019 Previous inspection date 5 July 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she intends to evaluate her service. She describes how she plans to seek the views of parents and children to identify areas of improvement. n The childminder recognises the importance of continued professional development to strengthen her knowledge and skills. She has maintained her statutory training in first aid and safeguarding. n The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse, neglect or being drawn into extreme behaviours or ideas. She is aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns she has about a child's safety or welfare. n The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's learning and development. She understands how children learn and how to plan age-appropriate next steps to support them to make good progress. n The childminder describes how she plans to promote children's positive behaviour. She

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values offering children opportunities to talk about their feelings and emotions to help them build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder recognises the importance of secure settling-in arrangements. She discusses how she intends to work with parents to ensure that children's individual needs are met so that they feel safe and secure. n The childminder values opportunities for children to be active and enjoy the fresh air. She intends to plan trips to local parks and animal reserves to learn about nature. She has plans to visit local playgroups to support younger children to build their confidence in larger groups.

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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 areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector looked at the policies and documents that the provider plans to use when caring for children. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and plans

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for improvement. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422803 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10074707 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 7 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 5 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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