Childminder EY464519

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 August 2016 21 November 2013

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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 the learning and development requirements. She has increased her knowledge of assessment and addressed the weaknesses that were identified at the last inspection. The childminder explains how she will use regular observations to plan for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder provides an inclusive service. She understands the importance of ensuring all children feel emotionally secure and ready to participate. She will use individual settling-in arrangements and gather information from parents to help children settle quickly and confidently.  The childminder shows a firm commitment to continually improving the quality of her practice to enhance future opportunities for children. She regularly attends training and meets with other childminders and her local authority adviser to keep up to date with current childcare issues and trends.  The childminder understands her role and responsibility in relation to protecting

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The provision meets requirements

children. She is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder maintains a current paediatric first- aid qualification and public liability insurance.  The play environment is safe, welcoming and well equipped with a range of toys and play equipment to meet the needs of the different age groups of children.  The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to adopt safe and healthy lifestyles. She also explains how she will help children to learn about good manners and show positive values and attitudes towards others.  The childminder is clearly aware of the benefits of successful engagement with parents. She discusses how she will share important information about children's care and learning. The childminder has established good links with the local primary school to ensure children are effectively supported as they move on to full-time education.

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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 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 EY464519 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1043470 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She works term time only, from 7am to 9am and from 3pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and school closure days.

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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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