Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 8 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 has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates how she will provide good learning opportunities indoors and outside to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder appropriately demonstrates how she promotes children's safety and welfare. For example, she carries out risk assessments of the premises and ensures that her home is kept secure to promote children's safety.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection procedures as she has completed safeguarding training since her last inspection. She understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of the children in her care.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She demonstrates how she uses her garden to grow a selection of fruit and vegetables to provide children with a healthy, balanced diet. In addition, she plans daily walks and park visits so that

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The provision meets requirements

children have regular access to fresh air and exercise.  The childminder demonstrates how she will work in partnerships with parents and other early years providers in order to support continuity in the children's individual care and learning needs.  The childminder has addressed the previous actions and recommendations and uses self-evaluation to reflect upon her practice. She attends regular local meetings and receives visits from an Early Years adviser to help support her ongoing knowledge and understanding.

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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 learning programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector and the childminder toured the areas of the premises that she will use when she cares for children. The inspector viewed the range of resources available for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use and discussed her self-evaluation form and improvement plans.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability for all those living on the premises and other documentation in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202928 Local authority Essex Inspection number 904790 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1971 and lives in Harlow, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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