Childminder EY542966

Inspection date 26 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to minimise risks to children. She provides a clean and well-resourced environment. The childminder maintains her public liability insurance and ensures that her paediatric first-aid certificate is current. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She explains how she plans to provide children with a wide range of learning opportunities that will help them to make good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder knows how to use effective observation and assessment to plan activities based around children's interests and capabilities. n The childminder understands her responsibilities with regards to protecting children. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder knows what action she should take if she has concerns about a child in her care or if an allegation is made against a household member. n The childminder knows how to work in partnership with parents and others to support

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This provision meets requirements

children's learning and welfare effectively. n The childminder is committed to continuously improving her provision. She attends a range of training courses to help to update her childcare knowledge. She meets with other registered providers and uses this forum to review current practice and changes to guidance and legislation.

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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 looked around the premises used for childminding purposes and viewed the play equipment. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she works in partnership with parents and reviews and monitors her provision. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to safeguard and protect the children in her care. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to meet children's learning and development needs and monitor their progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542966 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10090394 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Colchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification level 6 and holds early years professional status.

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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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