Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2015 7 March 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not met The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a suitable awareness of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She carries out appropriate risk assessments to make sure any hazards are minimised. The childminder holds public liability insurance and a current paediatric first-aid certificate to keep children safe.  The childminder has attended safeguarding training so has a sound understanding of child protection issues, and knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about the well-being of a child.  The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She knows how to use observations and assessments to identify children's achievements and how to use the information to support progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder's home is well maintained, and she knows how to make it welcoming to a range of children. Although many resources are currently in storage, the

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The provision meets requirements

childminder explains how she organises play materials so that children can select things for themselves, indoors and in the garden.  The childminder fully understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, to provide consistent care and learning to children.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's health and well- being. She describes daily opportunities for outdoor play and knows how to provide for children's individual dietary needs to maintain their good health.  The childminder understands how to drive improvement through evaluating her practice and by completing training courses to update her knowledge and skills.

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The 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked around the premises.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her family, risk assessment and other documentation in relation to health and safety checks.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors her provision and develops partnerships with parents and other professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285519 Local authority Essex Inspection number 965034 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally offers overnight care.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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