Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 11 October 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She has taken steps to address the recommendation set at her last inspection. She has reviewed her safeguarding policy and procedure to ensure that it accurately reflects current legislation.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect the welfare of the children in her care. She has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse, to enable her to recognise when a child is at risk. She knows how to report concerns.  Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the friendly and trusting relationships that are built with them. They state that they are delighted with the level of care and support and that their children love coming here. Parents appreciate the home from home environment.  The childminder supports children's enjoyment of being in the childminding setting. Written testimonials from older children reflect the close emotional bonds and caring

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The provision meets requirements

relationships she builds with them. Comments from children include, 'I like chatting to you because you always listen to me', and 'I like seeing you and playing on the slide in the garden'.  The childminder provides a varied range of resources and activities that are designed to stimulate children's motivation to play and learn. Toys and resources are stored to enable children to access them independently and lead their own play.  The childminder demonstrates that she has established good partnerships with others who provide care and learning for the children. She finds out about the topics and themes children are following at school so that she can complement their learning in her childminding setting.

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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 spoke with the childminder about the service that she provides.  The inspector checked the suitability of the rooms used for childminding.  The inspector looked at written documentation and a selection of policies.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of household members.  The inspector looked at written testimonials from parents of children who are cared for by the childminder.  The inspector looked at written testimonials from children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250800 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1059645 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 30

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder cares for children before and after school only.

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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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