Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 11 August 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has taken prompt and effective steps to address the actions raised at her last inspection. She now holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification and has public liability insurance in place. She has also updated her knowledge of how to carry out the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to observe children in their play to identify their learning needs and interests. She intends to use this information to plan challenging activities for children that cover the seven areas of learning.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. Her policies and procedures are up to date and reflect current legislation.  The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe. Her premises are

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The provision meets requirements

safe, well organised, very clean and secure. The childminder carries out risk assessments on all aspects of her premises and the outings she intends to go on. She takes appropriate action to minimise or remove hazards from the environment.  The childminder understands the importance of involving parents in their children's learning. She intends to update them regularly on their children's progress and encourage them to contribute to assessments of their children's learning.  The childminder intends to provide a warm and welcoming environment to help children feel safe, happy, secure and settle well. She explains how she will provide an inclusive service, treating all children as individuals and supporting them to appreciate each other's similarities and differences.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to effectively assess children's progress to enable her to identify any gaps that may emerge so that she can provide the

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The provision meets requirements

appropriate support.  The childminder understands the benefits of evaluating her practice on a regular basis. She plans to obtain the views of parents, children and other professionals to help inform her targets for improvement. 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 viewed all areas of the premises that the childminder intends to use for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures, risk assessments and other documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, the suitability of other household members and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417153 Local authority Essex Inspection number 994973 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 11 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Dunmow, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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