Childminder EY480878

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She confidently explains how she will use observations and assessments to identify starting points, monitor children's progress and plan for their ongoing learning.  The indoor and outdoor play environments are safe, welcoming and well equipped with good quality toys and play equipment to meet the needs of different age groups of children.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of local child protection procedures. She knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and how to report these appropriately. The childminder and her assistant have both completed safeguarding and first-aid training so they can deal with accidents, injuries and emergency situations.  The childminder offers an inclusive service and children learn to respect and value diversity in people and communities. She understands how to promote high standards

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The provision meets requirements

of behaviour in a positive and age-appropriate way.  The childminder fully understands how to support children's health and well-being. She discusses the importance of providing children with a healthy diet, ensuring they have daily opportunities for fresh air and active play.  The childminder values the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings. She has established good links with the local nursery and primary school, ensuring children are effectively supported as they move on to full-time education.  The childminder shows a firm commitment to continually improving the quality of her practice to enhance future opportunities for children. She regularly attends training events and meets with her local authority adviser to discuss good practice and new initiatives in childcare.

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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 garden and viewed the play equipment.  The inspector viewed evidence of suitability and qualifications for the childminder and her assistant, self-evaluation, policies and procedures, risk assessment 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 EY480878 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 988131 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Southend on Sea, Essex. She works Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am and from 3pm to 7pm, during school term times. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She is registered to work 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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