Childminder EY488126

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to safeguard the children in her care. She keeps up to date with child protection procedures and knows what to do and who to contact should she have any concerns about children's welfare or safety.  The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She assesses risks in her environment to make sure that children can play and learn in safety.  The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's learning and how to monitor their progress. She has a varied range of resources for indoor and outdoor use to help her support children's development across all age groups.  The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children to become independent and preparing them well for school. She understands how to manage children's behaviour and to set consistent boundaries.  The childminder understands how to work successfully in partnership with parents and

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The provision meets requirements

to ensure they are involved in their children's learning. She recognises the importance of evaluating her practice and pursuing her continuous professional development.

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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 looked around the areas of the house and garden available to children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the legal requirements and how she supports children's learning and care.  The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance, paediatric first-aid qualification, and policies and procedures, and checked the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488126 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1013429 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 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 registered in 2015. She lives in Harlow, Essex. The childminder offers childcare from Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and she holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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