Childminder EY270271

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 19 December 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has kept her knowledge of practice up to date through training and network meetings. The childminder is very clear about the latest government guidance on safeguarding.  The childminder demonstrates an appropriate knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to use observations and assessments to plan for children's individual learning and development.  The childminder knows how to provide suitable experiences for children to support them in learning through play. She describes an exciting and interesting range of experiences, such as messy play in the open air, where children can explore paint and water more freely than indoors. The childminder explains how this can promote children's creativity and imagination.  The childminder provides evidence, through discussion and previously used documents

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The provision meets requirements

how she will work closely with parents and other providers of the early years foundation stage to ensure children's needs are met. She has prepared detailed information to share with parents and explains how she will gather information about children's starting points and their ongoing learning needs.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting positive behaviour. She clearly explains the importance of setting boundaries, in order to help children understand what is expected of them. She describes how this can help them to feel secure, to learn how to keep themselves safe and to treat each other with respect.  The childminder explains how resources are selected and used. She describes how she will check on the safety of areas used by the children to ensure they are suitable for their needs and free from potential hazards.

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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 plans to meet the safeguarding and welfare, and the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at documents, including the safeguarding procedures that the childminder plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children, and discussed resources and equipment available for use when childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270271 Local authority Essex Inspection number 856095 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 19 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Harlow. She 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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