Childminder in Thurrock

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She is knowledgeable about the signs of abuse that she would look for and is aware of the local procedures she must follow if she has any concerns about a child. n The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's learning and development. She discusses the appropriate arrangements she intends to use to observe and assess children's interests and abilities and plan for their future learning. n The childminder has a suitable selection of play equipment and resources. She describes how she intends to use these to help children make progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder values the importance of a working partnership with parents and other early years settings. She describes how she intends to share information with them about children's progress to support children's learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has completed risk assessments of her home to minimise hazards to keep children safe. She plans to provide nutritious meals and snacks to support children's health and well-being. n The childminder describes the importance of forming secure relationships with children to support their emotional well-being. She understands how this helps to provide children with the necessary skills needed in readiness for school. n The childminder is committed to ensuring children's behaviour is good and that they are considerate of each other. She describes how she encourages children to be independent through their play and daily routines, in order to promote their self-esteem and develop their self-help skills. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice and to involve parents and children in the process. She is committed to attending training courses to help develop the quality of the 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 EY544014 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10097273 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 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Aveley, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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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

25 October 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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