Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 22 March 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to enable her to plan effectively for children's individual needs. She has suitable arrangements in place to track children's progress across the areas of learning.  The childminder understands that assessments of children's learning and development, including the progress check completed for children aged between two and three years, must be undertaken in partnership with parents.  The childminder is knowledgeable about the documentation and records she needs to keep to support children's welfare, learning and development. She has a wide range of written policies and procedures, which are shared with parents and inform her practice.  The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, a suitable awareness of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This

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The provision meets requirements

includes the safe supervision of children, valuing each child's needs and of notifying Ofsted of significant incidents and changes to the provision.  The childminder is kind and caring and understands the importance of creating strong, trusting relationships with children. She works closely with parents to learn children's routines, to support families and to help children settle in her care.  The childminder has created positive partnerships with other professionals in order to share ideas and discuss good practice. As a result, she reflects upon the care and learning opportunities she offers to children and continuously works to further improve on her good practice.

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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.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will undertake children's assessment, monitor their development and plan activities to promote their learning.  The inspector viewed the indoor areas to be used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at insurance details, training certificates and checked the evidence of suitability for household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY335736 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 878149 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 22 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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