Hobbs, Julie Anne

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She confidently discusses a range of activities and experiences aimed at promoting all areas of learning. She has experience of successfully identifying children's learning needs and planning suitably challenging activities. n The premises are well organised and attractively presented, indoors and outdoors. The childminder has a large selection of well-maintained, attractively presented toys and resources. n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to support children to behave well. She recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's emotional well-being and has fully considered how she would support individual children. n There are appropriate systems in place to maintain all required documentation. n The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She is aware of the signs that may indicate that a child is at

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risk and knows the procedure to follow to report any concerns. The childminder has a written safeguarding policy, as required.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY331149 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10235005 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Halling, Kent. She offers her service, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 5. There were no children on roll in the early years age group at the time of the inspection. The childminder also has a separate registration to provide childcare on domestic premises.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed all areas of the property used by children, indoors and outdoors. n The childminder discussed the activities and experiences she is able to offer. n The inspector spoke to the childminder to determine her safeguarding knowledge. n A range of relevant documentation was viewed.

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13 May 2022 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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13 May 2022 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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