Childminder EY462941

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to plan stimulating activities across the seven areas of learning. She knows how to successfully complete observations and assessments to recognise and build on children's achievements, and to track their progress.  The childminder has a suitable range of toys, resources and equipment to meet babies' and children's needs and to create an inviting and nurturing environment.  The childminder knows how to promote children's emotional well-being. She has devised effective settling-in procedures to help children develop positive relationships with her from the start.  The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm. She knows the local safeguarding procedures and how to raise a concern with the appropriate authorities. The childminder holds a current first-aid qualification and public liability insurance.  The childminder fully understands how to promote children's understanding of healthy

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The provision meets requirements

lifestyles. She discusses the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and ensuring they have daily opportunities for physical play, fresh air and exercise.  The childminder offers an inclusive service. She explains how she works with parents to find out children's starting points so she is able to support their individual care and learning needs.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other early years providers and schools. She describes how she will help to prepare children with the skills they need for starting school.  The childminder is fully aware of the importance of self-evaluation and reflective practice in order to sustain continuous improvements. She continually updates her knowledge and skills so she can promote children's welfare and support their learning and development.

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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 and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked around the premises and viewed the play equipment.  The inspector viewed evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, risk assessment and other documentation in relation to health and safety checks.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors her provision and develops partnerships with parents and other professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462941 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1039860 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years 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 Basildon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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