Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 28 March 2011

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how young children learn and he knows how to use observation and assessment to evaluate children's progress. The childminder demonstrates how to plan challenging activities for individual children in order to support them in developing the knowledge and skills they need, in readiness for school.  The childminder plans to help children settle into his care by being flexible in the initial introductory period. He will also gather information from parents to enable him to plan each day to meet children's care needs. As a result, children will be encouraged to form close bonds and attachments with the childminder.  The childminder is able to promote children's well-being. He identifies the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and ensuring that they have daily opportunities to experience fresh air and exercise. The childminder will explain to children, the

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The provision meets requirements

reasons why they need to practise good hygiene routines, such as hand washing.  Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder demonstrates, through discussion and written policies, that he has a suitable understanding of how to protect the children in his care. He has completed additional safeguarding training and demonstrates an appropriate awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is confident to report concerns, in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines.  Through discussion and examples of documentation, the childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge and understanding of how to manage his provision. He is also aware of the importance of maintaining professional development in order to support his continuous improvement.

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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 he intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of household members, and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector and childminder looked at the areas of the house and garden where childcare will be provided, along with the toys, resources and equipment that the childminder will use.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems he has in place to keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269639 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 860736 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 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. He operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care and when working, he works with another registered childminder.

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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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