Childminder EY272973

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 14 March 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has limited knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She does not keep up to date with the legal requirements and does not know how to assess children's learning. She is not aware of the requirement to complete progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years along with the requirement to share these with parents.  The childminder is unable to demonstrate a clear knowledge of how to support the learning for children with differing levels of ability, particularly younger children, through the seven areas of learning.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She has current knowledge of how to protect children from harm and the procedures to follow if she has concern about children in her care.  The childminder has an understanding of the importance of helping children to keep themselves safe.  The childminder knows how to promote children's physical well-being to help support

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The provision does not meet requirements

their healthy lifestyles through healthy eating, access to fresh air and exercise.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance for working in partnership with parents and other professionals to promote continuity of care and consistent practices to help support children's ongoing emotional well-being.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 gain knowledge and understanding of how to assess children's progress across all areas of learning, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years 06/04/2016

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning, with particular regard to knowing how to provide children of differing ages and stages of development with activities and experiences according to their individual needs, so that they are able to make best progress. 06/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children and undertake observations, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children, such as suitability checks for household members.  The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272973 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1024474 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in Hornchurch, Essex. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday, 8am until 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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