Childminder EY500733

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She is aware of the signs a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow to protect a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of establishing links and working with parents to gather information about each child. She talks about keeping parents fully informed about their children's ongoing care, learning and development. n The childminder is aware of how she can help children to feel happy and secure. She understands how to plan a play environment to engage and motivate children. n The childminder understands how to identify and eliminate potential risks to children to promote their welfare and ensure they can play safely. She ensures a daily record of attendance is kept, which documents the names of the children being cared for and their actual hours of attendance.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour. She understands how to teach children to show respect for each other and to develop the social skills to enable them to enjoy positive relationships. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and the importance of providing a healthy and balanced diet.

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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 EY500733 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10081905 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in South Ockendon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and holidays agreed in advance.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and held discussions about her practice. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector looked at the resources available for children.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

30 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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