Childminder, Out-of school day care in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2015 2 November 2011

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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 has a sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides appropriate learning opportunities to meet the children's individual needs and interests.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of the children in her care. The childminder ensures her safeguarding policy is regularly updated and provides appropriate information for parents. The childminder is fully aware of changes that must be notified to Ofsted to ensure children's safety.  The childminder appropriately demonstrates how she promotes children's safety and welfare. For example, she ensures all members of the household have completed appropriate suitability checks, children are supervised appropriately at all times and that they play in a safe environment. Risk assessments of the premises are carried out

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The provision meets requirements

each day and the home is kept secure to promote children's safety.  The childminder is fully committed to developing and extending her knowledge and understanding of how children learn through attendance at training courses. She has completed extensive training and workshops since the last inspection, because she recognises this has a positive impact for the children in her care.

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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 delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at evidence of suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector observed areas used for the care of children along with the equipment and toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368481 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1003249 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Basildon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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