Childminder EY545311

Inspection date 26 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder makes sure she is up to date with current legislation. She demonstrates a robust knowledge of child protection and understands the processes to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder understands the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the different ways in which children learn. She demonstrates that she can plan activities to help children make progress from their starting points. The childminder explains how she will use assessment to plan and support children's learning. n The childminder regularly carries out checks of her premises, including outdoors, to identify and minimise risks for children. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children to tolerate and celebrate differences between one another. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her service. She plans to undertake professional development to ensure her knowledge and skills are

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This provision meets requirements

continuously improving. n The childminder recognises the importance of identifying and addressing emerging concerns about children's development. She understands how to share information with parents and other professionals to ensure children get the help they need.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including suitability checks of household members, policies and procedures and information records. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents and other providers in children's learning and development. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will assess children's starting points and ongoing progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545311 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10097286 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 - 10 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. She provides care Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm during term times.

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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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