Childminder EY472910

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She confidently explains how she plans to use observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and plan for their ongoing learning.  The childminder provides an inclusive service. She explains how she intends to gather and share information, in order to meet children's individual needs. The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other providers to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and how to report these appropriately.  The childminder maintains public liability insurance and regularly updates her first-aid qualification.  The childminder provides a safe and secure play environment. She knows how to identify hazards and take appropriate action to minimise risks to children, both indoors

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The provision meets requirements

and outside. The childminder said she plans to always supervise children when they play in the garden.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children to adopt healthy lifestyles and offers opportunities for exercise and activities in the fresh air.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour positively. She knows how to encourage children to consider the needs of others and helps them to develop good manners and build respectful relationships.  The childminder understands how to evaluate her provision and implement action plans to make improvements wherever possible. Since registration, the childminder has worked closely with her local authority adviser and has completed training to keep her knowledge updated.

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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 around the ground floor of the premises and viewed the play equipment.  The inspector viewed evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, risk assessments and other documentation in relation to health and safety checks.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors her provision and develops partnerships with parents and other professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472910 Local authority Essex Inspection number 967840 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Bocking, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, 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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