Childminder EY443140

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 21 August 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not maintained a paediatric first-aid qualification and public liability insurance.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of the signs and symptoms that indicate possible abuse of children. She knows how to report any safeguarding concerns she may have to the correct agencies.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has moved house. She has carefully risk assessed the areas that children will use to ensure their safety is promoted in her new home. The childminder explains that children will be supervised at all times when they play in the garden and there is a rigid cover to prevent access to the swimming pool.  The childminder clearly understands how to provide an effective settling-in process to develop secure relationships and support children's emotional well-being. The childminder talks about how she will gather information from parents about their children's interests, needs and starting points.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is familiar with how to observe and assess children's learning to plan activities that children enjoy. The childminder knows how to provide suitable challenge to encourage children's ongoing development.  The childminder's practice is inclusive. She understands the importance of helping children to learn about positive values and respectful behaviour towards others.  The childminder fully understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, to provide consistent care and learning to children.  The childminder knows the importance of evaluating her practice to drive improvement. She has a positive attitude towards attending further training to build on her knowledge and skills.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 complete and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification 01/09/2016  ensure that public liability insurance is in place. 04/06/2016

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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 ground floor of the premises and viewed the play equipment.  The inspector viewed evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, risk assessments 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 EY443140 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1042287 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 21 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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