Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 5 September 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She knows how to respond to any concerns she has about children's welfare. She understands how to follow safe recruitment procedures when employing assistants.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She knows how to assess children's development. She understands how to plan activities according to children's individual needs and how to keep them engaged and interested in learning.  The childminder knows how to work effectively in partnership with parents. She plans to involve parents in her assessments of children's learning. She has effective procedures in place to ensure she keeps parents fully informed about children's development.  The childminder is committed to the continued development of the provision. She is eager to continue her professional development. She uses ideas from training to

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The provision meets requirements

enhance the learning environment, her teaching skills and the skills of her assistants.  The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour. She knows how to manage their behaviour, according to their age and level of understanding.

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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 discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149484 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1103045 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 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Saffron Walden, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with up to two assistants. She also operates as childcare on domestic premises under a separate registration when working with three or more assistants. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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