Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 22 May 2019 Previous inspection date 28 April 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder maintains a good knowledge of safeguarding. She knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse, neglect or being drawn into extreme behaviours or ideas. The childminder knows the procedures that she must follow if she has a child protection concern. n The childminder recognises the importance of continued professional development. She continues to maintain her statutory training in first aid and safeguarding. n The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's development. She has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and understands how to plan activities to help children make progress. n The childminder understands the importance of secure settling-in arrangements, to help build children's confidence and develop strong attachments. She discusses the importance of working in partnership with parents to help meet children's individual

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care and learning needs. n The childminder values opportunities for children to learn about their local community, and to be physically active. She intends to plan trips to the local library to borrow books, farms to pick seasonal fruits, and play areas to help develop children's physical skills. n The childminder recognises the value of evaluating her provision to help identify areas for improvement. She intends to seek feedback from parents and carers, to help her to make improvements to the provision.

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

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Setting details

Unique reference number 156723 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063884 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Swanley, Kent. She operates all year round from 7am until 7.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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