Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, to help ensure that children receive the best care and education. n The childminder demonstrates how she intends to provide a broad curriculum. She uses observations to ensure that she plans for children's next steps in their learning. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's independence. She describes how she will help children to share toys and behave well. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice. She seeks the views of parents and the children in order to develop the provision. n The childminder's premises are suitable for the education and care of children, and she demonstrates a good knowledge of requirements and how children learn. n The childminder understands the importance of providing a healthy diet and promoting healthy lifestyles. She explains how she will encourage children to

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manage their personal care. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. She knows how to recognise possible signs of abuse and who to contact if she is worried about a child.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412248 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10108757 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 to 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Northfleet, Gravesend. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 4 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the premises and the toys and resources that are available for the children when the childminder is operating. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, public liability insurance and qualification certificates. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the early years foundation stage and how she meets the requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the care, learning and development needs of the children and evaluates her practice accordingly.

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We carried out this inspection 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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