Childminder EY230641

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 January 2017 27 February 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has made improvements to her setting and practice since her last inspection. She had developed her knowledge of the early years foundation stage and is able to demonstrate how she provides challenging activities to meet the needs of children of all ages and abilities.  The childminder is able to support children's use of their home language in her setting to develop their communication and language skills. She understands how children learn and how she can help children to make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She keeps her knowledge up to date by maintaining effective links with her local authority. She regularly reviews her policies and fully understands her duty to record and report any child protection concerns. She ensures that she keeps sufficient information about children including who has parental responsibility for them.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is keen to work in partnership with parents and to encourage them to become involved in their children's learning. She plans to work closely with other settings and schools that children attend to ensure consistency and continuity in their learning.  The childminder plans to share initial assessments of children's development with their parents to ensure they achieve well from the beginning. She has appropriate systems in place to monitor children's ongoing development and to ensure that she can identify and reduce any gaps in their learning.  The childminder understands the importance of teaching children the benefits of healthy eating and exercise and to become independent. She intends to set clear boundaries for children's behaviour and is keen to teach them good manners and respect for others.  The childminder has reflected on her knowledge and skills, and has taken steps to improve her childcare provision. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation and

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The provision meets requirements

regulations and undertakes training to ensure her continuous professional development. 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 looked at areas of the childminder's premises available for children to use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and support children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the resources and learning activities she will provide and how she will monitor children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability and qualification records, examples of stationery to be used for keeping children's records, policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY230641 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1040931 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 27 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives in Wickford, Essex. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works part time in a pre-school. She offers childminding services each weekday, from 3pm to 7pm during term time, and from 6am to 7pm during school 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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