Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2016 17 November 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of developing a good partnership with parents to help her know and meet the individual needs of children. She is aware of gaining information from parents about their children to help them settle in her care and feel safe and secure.  The childminder has a range of resources and toys available suitable for different ages of children. She shows understanding of how to complete observations and assessments of children's learning to help her identify and plan activities that interest them and support their progress.  The childminder clearly understands her role with regard to safeguarding and child protection. She understands her responsibility to record and report any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and plans to offer children opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder knows the importance of finding out children's interests in order to

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The provision meets requirements

help her plan a range of appropriate activities.  The childminder understands how to teach children rules and boundaries. She is able to identify a range of appropriate strategies to support positive behaviour.  The childminder keeps her first-aid qualification up to date. She understands the actions to take if she is concerned about a child's health and how to record accidental injuries and the administration of any medication.

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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 arrangements for planning, observation and assessment with the childminder.  The inspector and childminder discussed how the safeguarding and welfare requirements are met  The inspector discussed the impact of training, continuous improvement and self- evaluation processes with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding purposes.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how she plans to assess children's progress and plan for their development.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and evidence of relevant training, including first aid and safeguarding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360187 Local authority Essex Inspection number 968582 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She holds Qualified Teacher Status. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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