Childminder 204170

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2016 20 September 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has addressed the issues raised at her previous inspection and now holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. She maintains all the documentation necessary for the effective running of her provision. She carries out extensive risk assessments of her premises and conducts regular fire evacuation procedures to ensure children's safety.  The childminder has a good understanding of procedures for safeguarding children. She has reviewed and updated her policies taking into account current information from her local authority. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children and knows how to record and report any concerns.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands how children learn and how to support their development. She provides a good range of resources, indoors and outdoors, to encourage children's learning in all areas.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of building good relationships with parents. She intends to work closely in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend, in order to provide continuity in their learning. She plans to encourage parents to become involved in their children's learning from the beginning.  The childminder intends to monitor children's progress closely and share initial assessments with parents. She has documentation ready for recording this information which will help her to plan for the next stages in children's learning and their ongoing progress.  The childminder is aware of the importance of helping children to become ready for school. She plans to help children to become independent, confident and self-assured. She has a good understanding of behaviour management techniques. She plans to help children to understand her routines and boundaries so they become happy and secure

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The provision meets requirements

in her care.  The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation by undertaking regular training. She receives support from her local authority and responds to their recommendations. She reflects on her practice and has plans in place to continually develop her setting. 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 toured the childminder's premises, indoors and outdoors, and viewed the resources available for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and promote children's learning.  The inspector discussed how the childminder will safeguard children and teach them to keep themselves safe.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability and qualifications, policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204170 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1040918 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She lives in Chadwell St Mary, Essex. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with her husband who is also a registered childminder.

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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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