Childminder in Thurrock

Childminder report 6 Esmond Close, RAINHAM, Essex RM13 7EB

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Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 April 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of effective partnerships with parents. She is enthusiastic about working with parents, to help provide a consistent approach to children's learning and development. n The childminder describes how children's well-being and personal care is central to her practice. She recognises that forming secure attachments with babies will help to build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. n The childminder knows how to assess children's development and plan next steps to challenge children to make further progress. n The childminder reflects on her practice to drive improvement. She attends regular training sessions and childminder meetings and liaises with the early years coordinator

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This provision meets requirements

to keep her childcare knowledge up to date. n The childminder promotes an inclusive environment to meet the needs of all children. She describes how she provides resources that reflect positive images and encourages children to respect one another.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the house and garden used for childminding and checked the suitability of resources available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector sampled documents, including policies, risk assessments, planning and children's records.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390770 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10063490 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Rainham, in the London borough of Havering. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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