Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 19 March 2010

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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 the importance of working in partnership with parents to support children. Through discussion, she demonstrates her understanding of the importance of working with other providers to further support children and their families.  The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge and understanding of the education programmes and how to promote the learning and development of young children. She 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 understands her role and responsibility to protect the welfare of the children in her care. She is confident in the procedure that she would follow, should she have any concerns about their safety. This is supported by a comprehensive safeguarding policy, which includes relevant telephone numbers of who to contact in

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The provision meets requirements

the event of a referral needing to be made to an external agency.  The childminder ensures her knowledge is up to date through continually attending training. For example, she has a current first-aid certificate. The childminder has all of the required documentation in place to support the effective management of her provision.  Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of ensuring that activities and experiences provide challenge and interest for children. There is a good range of quality resources available that are suitable for children of differing ages.  The childminder is kind and caring and understands the importance of creating strong, trusting relationships with children.

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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 evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 404190 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 855452 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 19 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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