Childminder in Medway

This provision meets requirements

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 recognises the importance 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 curriculum based on the children's interests. She will then use her observations to plan the next steps for the children's learning. n The childminder seeks the views of the parents and children to evaluate her practice. n The childminder's premises are suitable for the education and care of children. She demonstrates a good knowledge of how children learn. n The childminder understands the importance of providing a healthy diet and promoting healthy lifestyles. She describes how she will encourage children to

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This provision meets requirements

manager their own personal care. n The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's independence. She describes how she will help children learn to behave kindly towards each other and take turns. n The childminder describes how she will provide regular opportunities for the children to be active outside in the fresh air.

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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 EY477066 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10132639 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 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent. She operates all year round from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the early years foundation stage and how she meets the requirements. n The inspector viewed the premises and resources that are available for the children when the childminder is minding. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, qualification certificates, suitability checks and public liability insurance. n The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her practice 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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