Childminder in Essex

Inspection date 14 June 2019 Previous inspection date 7 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder ensures that her safeguarding training is regularly updated. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children. She understands how to record any concerns and where to report risks to children's well-being. n The childminder has procedures in place to gather information about children's abilities from parents. She provides daily diaries to maintain ongoing communication with them. She seeks to form close working partnerships with parents and to encourage their involvement in children's learning. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour in a positive way. She discusses how she teaches children to share, take turns and respect other people. n The childminder knows the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and regular exercise. She has produced a risk assessment of her premises and all places outdoors where she intends to take children.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She uses a variety of methods to help her to monitor children's progress, including the progress check for two-year-old children. n The childminder has a range of resources, indoors and outdoors, to promote children's learning. She aims to provide creative and natural materials to promote children's understanding of the world. She has resources that promote cultural awareness. n The childminder has systems in place to evaluate the effectiveness of her setting. She produces questionnaires to seek and take account of the views of parents and children.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss her understanding of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. n The inspector looked around the areas of the premises used by children and the resources available for them. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as qualifications and suitability, policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will work in partnership with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393888 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062988 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Harlow, Essex. The childminder offers childcare from Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years 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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