Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 12 July 2019 Previous inspection date 25 January 2019

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has developed her knowledge and addressed the actions raised at the previous inspection to improve the quality of her setting. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how she will gather information from parents regarding their child's starting points. n The childminder knows how she will assess children's progress and use this information to plan activities based around the next steps in their learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children effectively. She knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of working together with parents and other professionals. She talks about sharing information to provide a consistent approach in supporting children's care and learning needs. n The childminder knows how she will evaluate her practice using feedback from parents

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This provision meets requirements

and children to help her continue to plan for improvement. n The childminder is aware of the need to promote healthy lifestyles. She talks about providing children with daily access to fresh air, physical exercise and healthy meals and snacks. n The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification and public liability insurance, as required.

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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 had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, public liability insurance and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538573 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10094538 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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