Thomas, Natasha Claire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 December 2016 2 February 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear awareness of the importance of keeping up to date with requirements. She uses information from other settings and support agencies to keep her knowledge of the early years foundation stage current.  The childminder has a good understanding of providing a sufficient range of resources accessible for children of all ages. She demonstrates how to provide experiences, both indoors and outdoors to promote all areas of learning.  The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how children learn and how to use information from home and other settings, to promote a consistent and continuous programme for their ongoing development.  The childminder shows a confident understanding of how to keep children safe. She has up-to-date knowledge regarding the appropriate safeguarding procedures to follow to promote children's welfare.  The childminder understands that helping children to learn about what is appropriate

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The provision meets requirements

behaviour is important for their all-round development.  The childminder demonstrates how to provide a safe and secure environment for children's play.  The childminder understands how to help children to move on to their next stage in their learning. She demonstrates a knowledge of how to support children's physical and emotional well-being, such as dressing themselves and introducing social experiences, to make the transition easier.  The childminder is keen to develop her service and has effective systems in place to make continual improvements for children and their families.

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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 discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector and the childminder toured the areas of the premises that she will use for childminding and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks for the childminder and other members of her household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333117 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1005507 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 2 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Aveley, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday except 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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