Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 17 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has very clear safeguarding procedures in place and has a secure understanding of her responsibilities in terms of child protection. She has completed training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. n Through discussion, the childminder describes suitable processes to support children when they settle into her care. She explains how she supports children's social skills through visits in the local area and describes how she encourages sharing. n The childminder has a range of policies and documents in place to support the effective running of her childcare business. She has completed a range of training courses related to supporting children's progress. n The childminder has a wide range of toys and equipment to enable children to explore and investigate as they play. She describes how she uses these resources to support children's learning and development. n The childminder's home is clean, safe and secure. She describes suitable risk

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assessment procedures for her home and for outings. n Through discussion, the childminder describes the importance of teaching children to respect one another and how to value various cultures and traditions.

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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 sampled a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and forms. n The inspector looked around the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector checked information relating to who lives at the childminder's home to ensure that records are accurate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542054 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10090346 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 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 Maidstone, Kent. She operates for most of the year, 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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