Childminder 156182

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2016 6 March 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of how to meet children's individual needs and how to provide an inclusive programme of care and learning.  The childminder has a clear knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She has a confident understanding of how to keep children safe and how to promote their ongoing welfare.  The childminder has a good awareness of how to promote healthy lifestyles for children. She knows how to support their understanding of hygiene procedures, healthy eating and the benefits of fresh air and exercise.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards working in partnerships with parents and other professionals. She understands that this helps to provide continuity and consistency for children's ongoing care and development.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how children learn best. She has an appropriate knowledge of the seven areas of learning. She knows how to

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The provision meets requirements

promote children's progress through effective activities and learning opportunities.  The childminder has a competent understanding of how to promote children's emotional and physical well-being. For example, she explains how she will support children's move on to their next place of learning.  Children's development will be assessed through a programme of identifying initial starting points, making observations and using tracking to monitor their progress.

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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 looked at documentation that relates to safeguarding and welfare, such as suitability checks for household members.  The inspector looked at the assessment programme used to monitor children's learning and development.  The inspector took into consideration the childminder's self-evaluation system.  The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding, both inside and outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 156182 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1024472 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 6 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999. She lives in Rainham, Essex. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and public 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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