Childminder in Medway

Inspection date 24 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder fully understands how to safeguard children and protect their welfare. She has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and child protection procedures to follow, including knowing who to contact to seek advice. n The childminder understands the benefits of establishing positive partnerships and communicating regularly with parents and other early years professionals. n The childminder understands the importance of reviewing her practice and she keeps up to date with new early years information and builds on her skills and knowledge. For example, she carries out regular independent reading and research. n The childminder knows how to help keep children motivated to learn and support them to develop skills to support their future learning. The childminder understands the importance of closely monitoring and tracking children's progress. n The childminder understands the benefits of teaching children positive values and

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attributes. This includes encouraging them to behave well and be kind and polite.

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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

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n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures, including the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will establish positive partnerships and communicate with parents and other early years professionals. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will use self-evaluation, keep up to date with new early years information and continue to build on her knowledge and skills. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of how she will help children develop skills to support their future learning and support them to make good progress. 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 EY543899 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10090477 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chatham, Kent. She operates Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 5pm, all year around. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 2.

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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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