Childminder 560091

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2017 13 November 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.  The experienced childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She understands how to provide children with activities linked to their interests. She describes how she intends to review children's progress regularly to enable her to plan appropriate experiences to encourage their continuing development.  The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and sharing information with them regarding all aspects of their children's care and learning.  The childminder attends training courses to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She understands the importance of reviewing her practice to help her continually improve.  The childminder recognises the importance of helping children to develop their self-care

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The provision meets requirements

and independence skills. She understands how this helps them to be ready for school.

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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 had discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures, and written risk assessments.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises that are used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 560091 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1064240 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 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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