Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2018 27 March 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands his role in meeting the early years foundation stage requirements. He regularly updates his safeguarding knowledge. He knows how to report any child protection concerns to the appropriate professionals.  The childminder knows how to assess children's development and plan for their future learning. He understands how to identify and address any gaps in children's progress.  The childminder understands how to help children behave well. He knows how to support children's social skills.  The childminder knows how to help keep children safe. He understands how to use risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards during activities and in the environment.  The childminder knows the importance of partnership working with parents and other early years settings children attend, to help provide continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder understands how to help babies and young children settle into his

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The provision meets requirements

care. He knows how to provide physical comfort for children to help meet their needs.

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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 viewed the premises and resources that the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to explore his understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's professional development with him.  The inspector held discussions to establish the childminder's knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269639 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1139343 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 27 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. He operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care and, when working, he works with another registered childminder.

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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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