Childminder EY548771

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is confident in her responsibility to safeguard children effectively. She ensures her home is suitable for children to play safely and takes steps to minimise risks. n The childminder reviews and evaluates her practice. She updates her training, researches ideas and actively seeks the views of parents to help her plan future improvements. n The childminder explains how she shares key information with parents, such as policies and procedures. n The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour and develop their self-confidence. She promotes conversation and encourages children to develop a positive attitude to others. n The childminder offers an inclusive service and promotes equality in her setting. n The childminder considers the needs of children in her plans for the setting.

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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 EY548771 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10106972 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Borstal, Rochester, Kent. She offers after-school care, Monday to Friday, from 3pm until 7pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation of her practice. n The inspector viewed documents that the childminder uses, including suitability checks and policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding children and the procedures for child protection.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

6 December 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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