Childminder EY447297

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder describes how she will provide a broad curriculum and use her observations to identify the next steps for children's learning. n The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles and care practices. She will provide children with opportunities to learn to manage their personal care. They will have regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's independence. She describes how she will help children learn to take turns with toys and behave kindly towards each other. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children to develop the provision. n The childminder's premises are suitable for the education and care of children,

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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 manage their personal care. n The childminder understands the procedures to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. She has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children.

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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 EY447297 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10108819 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 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2012

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Greenhithe, Kent. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment that are available for the children when the childminder is operating. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, suitability checks, 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 self-evaluation with the childminder and how she meets the care, learning and development needs of the children.

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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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