Childminder EY465472

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 April 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the educational programmes and how to promote the learning and development of young children. She is aware of the importance of completing observations to assess children's progress. She has carefully considered how to plan for individual children's interests and the next stages in their learning.  The childminder understands the importance of ensuring that the environment and resources will provide challenge for children and engage their interests. Resources are of good quality and are relevant to supporting all areas of children's learning and are easily accessible.  There are appropriate systems in place to promote a joint approach with parents and other professionals, to support children's specific learning and care requirements.  The childminder attends training to refresh her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures to follow should child protection concerns arise. These are in

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The provision meets requirements

line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance.  The childminder recognises the importance of developing close, warm relationships with children. She explains how she intends to provide children with a choice of healthy snacks, along with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder reviews her practice and identifies areas for improvement. She continually improves her knowledge by attending training.  The childminder has assessed all areas of her home to check that this would be a safe environment for children. She has appropriate equipment in place to support her in caring for 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 intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  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 the evidence of suitability for household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465472 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 949029 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Purfleet, Essex. The childminder operates all year round from 8am 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

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Telephone number

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