Childminder 506181

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 4 July 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has taken steps to address the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has spent time improving her knowledge of how to observe and use what she sees and hears to assess children's progress, to help plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder has reviewed her documentation to ensure that she has all of the necessary paperwork in place.  The childminder explains how she establishes effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend, in order to meet children's care and learning needs. She gathers relevant information about what children know and can do and uses this to help identify further purposeful activities.  The childminder has a wide range of toys and resources suitable for children of different ages. She recognises the value of offering children activities related to their current interests in order to help them feel enthusiastic about learning.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has sound knowledge of child protection procedures. She has done recent training and has plans in place for completing a further course. The childminder understands the action to take in the event of any concerns about children's well-being. She has the contact number for her Local Safeguarding Children Board.  The childminder has a good understanding of the skills and attributes children need to make the successful transfer to school. She knows how to promote their independence skills so that they feel confident about managing their self-care needs.  The childminder demonstrates her clear knowledge and understanding of how to help children to feel confident and secure. She explains how she uses opportunities at local toddler groups to help children make friends and socialise with different people. The childminder explains how she promotes good behaviour by having high expectations

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The provision meets requirements

and praising children so that they know they are appreciated.

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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 at policies and documents the childminder intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and the qualifications of the childminder and other household members aged over 16 years.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506181 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1044188 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Loughton. She operates all year round 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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Telephone number

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