Childminder in Essex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to identify and eliminate potential risks to children to promote their welfare and ensure they can play safely. She has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children and how to seek advice and support should she have a concern. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a wide range of resources available in her home to support children's learning. She talked about how she updates and replaces toys, as required, to meet children's changing needs and interests. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. She spoke about gathering useful information from them when children start at her setting to help them settle swiftly. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She describes how she will manage this in a supportive way and build sharing, turn

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taking and an understanding of others' needs into daily activities. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and the importance of providing a healthy and balanced diet. 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.

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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 560042 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10062928 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 6 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Bicknacre, Essex. She provides care before and after school and during school holidays.

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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. She also viewed the suitability checks for persons living in the household. 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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