Childminder EY259607

Inspection date 19 October 2018 Previous inspection date 7 May 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She knows the procedures to follow to report any safeguarding concerns she may have about children in her care. n The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote children's development in readiness for school. She knows how to observe, assess and plan for children's learning. n The childminder has a sound understanding of how to keep children safe. She understands how to manage children's behaviour appropriately and how to support children to develop respect for others different to themselves. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely with parents and other settings that children attend, to promote continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder discusses how she reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she uses self-evaluation to reflect on future improvements

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and talks with other childminders to share good practice.

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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 had a tour of the premises with the childminder and discussed her risk assessments. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to implement procedures to promote children's well-being. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed the professional development of the childminder.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector sampled documentation relating to the management of the service provided, and shared with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259607 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10070305 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2015

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The childminder registered 2003. She lives in Waltham Abbey, in Essex. She is available to provide care from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm throughout most of the year, apart from bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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