Childminder 560057

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2017 13 March 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the need to evaluate her service and bring about improvements. She has addressed the action raised at the last inspection and now attends training at regular intervals to update her paediatric first-aid qualification.  The childminder provides a clean, safe and secure play environment. She knows how to identify and minimise potential risks, both indoors and outside. The childminder maintains public liability insurance.  The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of her child protection responsibilities and how to report any safeguarding concerns. She explains how she teaches children to keep themselves safe, such as learning to cross roads safely.  The childminder fully understands how to support children's good health. She discusses the importance of ensuring they have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise; children also learn about healthy eating.  The childminder offers an inclusive service. She knows to obtain plenty of information

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The provision meets requirements

from parents to enable her to support children's individual needs right from the start.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's positive behaviour and ensures that they show respect, kindness and tolerance towards others.  The childminder knows how to use effective observations and assessments to plan activities based around children's interests and capabilities. She has a wide range of toys and play equipment to support all areas of learning.  The childminder has established effective links with local nurseries and schools, in order to promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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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 held conversations with the childminder, including discussions about the requirements of the early years foundation stage and supporting children's learning and development.  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, 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 560057 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1042899 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 8 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1983 and lives in Crays Hill, Essex. She operates Monday to Friday during school term times from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6pm 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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