Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date 20 May 2019 Previous inspection date 12 April 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to promote the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has public liability insurance in place, and maintains her mandatory training. She holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder understands the importance of keeping the environment safe. She uses risk assessments to minimise potential hazards, and knows to teach children how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. She observes children regularly and monitors their progress. She has a wide range of toys and resources, and can demonstrate how she would plan activities for children of different ages. n The childminder understands the importance of building strong partnerships with

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parents. She is aware of the need to share information regularly in order promote continuity in children's learning and development, and to meet their individual care needs. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's good behaviour. She knows to teach children to learn respect for each other, to share and to have good manners. She understands the need to set consistent boundaries, and to use praise and encouragement to raise their self-esteem and build confidence. n The childminder describes how she will promote healthy lifestyles with children. She provides home-cooked, nutritious meals and snacks. She provides daily access to fresh air and encourages physical activities in the garden and through using local community resources. n The childminder understands the importance of reflective practice. She gathers feedback from parents and takes account of their views. She has made improvements

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This provision meets requirements

to her garden area since the previous inspection, in order to strengthen the quality of her provision for children. 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

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n The inspector checked the areas of the home used for childminding, and discussed how she would maintain a safe environment for children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children, and the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector checked the childminder's registration, insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding her knowledge of the early years foundation stage. This included how she undertakes observations and assessments to demonstrate that children are making progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454152 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10102497 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification. The childminder operates five days a week, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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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