Childminder in Thurrock

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a deep understanding of the early years foundation stage learning and development requirements. She explains how she intends to plan a broad range of interesting and challenging activities and experiences for children. The childminder understands that taking children's individual interests into account supports their learning and develops their confidence. n The childminder explains how she will assess children's development and extend their learning through careful monitoring and observations. She understands the importance of forming close relationships and sharing information with parents. The childminder explains how, together with discussions and information provided by parents, she plans to establish children's starting points for learning. n The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour. She explains how she plans to support children to share and take turns when they

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play, while respecting one another's differences and individuality. The childminder intends to provide children with toys and resources that reflect diversity and are inclusive. She aims to be a positive and respectful role model to children through her own behaviour and actions. n The childminder demonstrates that she has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs that indicate children may be at risk of harm, and she knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of children learning outdoors. She describes how she intends to provide children with a wide variety of resources that encourage them to extend their creative and physical development in the garden. The childminder explains how she intends to promote children's knowledge of their local community, such as through outings to parks, the

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library and the nearby forest. n The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. She attends training to keep her knowledge up to date and develop her skills. The childminder researches online childcare websites and publications to get new ideas to continuously improve her setting.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545764 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10105496 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 4 to 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in South Ockendon, Essex. She operates all year round from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a walk through the childminder's house and garden. She had discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observations, planning and assessment. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all persons living in the household. n The inspector looked at the childminder's training certificates.

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We carried out this inspection 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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