Childminder EY380920

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 5 January 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The well-qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She describes how she would use observations to assess, plan and track children's progress. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the key skills children need in readiness for school.  The childminder provides an interesting, welcoming and safe play environment for children, both indoors and outside. Toys and resources are easily accessible to enable children to make decisions as they play.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and knows who to report any concerns to. She maintains a current first-aid qualification and public liability insurance to protect children.  The childminder offers an inclusive service and is experienced in caring for children who have special educational needs or disability. She explains how she gathers information from parents about their children's interests and capabilities to promote each child's full

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The provision meets requirements

participation in activities.  The childminder is able to explain how she would promote children's emotional well- being and help them understand how to make positive choices and lead healthy lifestyles. She understands the importance of helping children to behave responsibly and develop tolerance and respect for each other.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of reflecting on her practice, in order to improve the quality of her provision. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and attends training to keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder values the importance of partnership working to promote consistency of care and learning. She has systems in place to exchange relevant information with parents and other early years professionals at the local pre-school and primary school.

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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 intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked around the premises and viewed the play equipment.  The inspector viewed evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her family and her assistant, 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 would develop partnerships with parents and other professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380920 Local authority Essex Inspection number 790233 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Rayleigh, Essex. She mainly offers out-of-school care during term time only, from 7.45am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5.45pm. The childminder occasionally provides flexible care at other times when there is a demand. She holds a 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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