Childminder EY466999

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 25 March 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She knows how to plan a range of activities to promote children's learning, and has a suitable range of toys and resources in her setting.  The childminder understands how to keep her home safe and secure and takes action to minimise hazards to children. The childminder knows what action she would take if she had any welfare concerns about a child.  The childminder shows a strong commitment to keeping her knowledge up to date in relation to changes in teaching and learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to encourage children's sense of self-esteem and confidence to support their transitions to other settings. She explains how she helps children to develop the physical skills required in readiness for school.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children's ongoing learning and development through a fully comprehensive assessment programme. She

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The provision meets requirements

demonstrates her understanding of how to observe, assess and plan for children's ongoing progress.  The childminder knows how to promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles, explaining how she intends to foster this through fresh air, exercise, diet and hygiene procedures.  The childminder is confident in her understanding of how to nurture children's individuality and how to provide a fully inclusive service.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to work with parents and other settings to provide a consistent approach to children's ongoing development and care.

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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 deliver the education programmes for children.  The inspector looked at the childminder's paperwork and viewed the areas of her home available for childminding use.  The inspector looked at documentation that relates to safeguarding and welfare, such as suitability checks for the childminder and her assistant.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466999 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1043809 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Basildon, Essex. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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