Childminder EY458679

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2016 15 May 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 knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She understands her role in supporting children's learning and development and keeping them safe.  The childminder has systems in place for assessing and monitoring children's learning. She is aware of the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She explains how she will share this information with parents.  The childminder understands how to provide a suitable environment to keep children safe. She is aware of how to promote children's good health.  The childminder understands the benefit of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure continuity in children's care and learning, to promote their emotional well-being and prepare children for school.  The childminder understands the importance of making her home welcoming for children and of providing a selection of experiences to meet the needs of children of

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The provision meets requirements

different ages, abilities and backgrounds.  The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She has reflected on her provision and practice and has made changes to policies to cover new legislation for safeguarding children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being.  The childminder attends a variety of training courses and holds a current first-aid certificate. She understands the value of self-evaluation in driving her provision forward.  The childminder has a good understanding of providing an inclusive service that promotes equal opportunities for all children. She intends to teach children about respect, tolerance and acceptance.

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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.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will undertake children's assessment, monitor their development and plan activities to promote their learning.  The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor areas to be used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at insurance details, training certificates and checked the evidence of suitability for household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458679 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1043832 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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