Childminder in Essex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of child protection. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge and has completed training on wider safeguarding issues. She understands the importance of teaching children how to manage their own safety, for example with regards to using the internet. n The childminder has procedures in place to seek the views of parents who use her childminding service. She describes how she regularly asks them to complete questionnaires and takes on board any comments they make for future improvements. The childminder talks confidently about how she continuously reviews and evaluates her provision. She keeps abreast of changes to guidance and early years practice, for example through training. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her knowledge of how young

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children play and learn. She explains how she has improved the delivery of her curriculum to provide more opportunities for children to guide their own play and learning. The childminder describes how she plans activities and learning experiences that help children to build on their prior knowledge. She understands how to use the information she knows about each child to follow their interests and ideas. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how to promote healthy eating. She understands the importance of children living an active lifestyle and makes good use of parks in the local area to encourage children to participate in active play. n The childminder recognises how important it is for children to feel safe and secure in her care. She discusses how she helps parents to settle their children, for example by encouraging them to visit her a number of times during the settling-in period. The childminder explains how she manages children's

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behaviour in a positive way. n The childminder talks confidently about how she offers an inclusive provision. She recognises the importance of encouraging children to be respectful of each other and to learn about each other's differing needs. n The childminder explains how she helps children to develop their understanding of good hygiene practices and understands the importance of promoting good oral hygiene.

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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 EY557176 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10206857 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 1 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Colchester. She operates all year round from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. She viewed a range of resources and talked with the childminder about risk assessment. n The inspector looked at a sample of appropriate documentation, including the suitability of all adults associated with the childminder's setting. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her continuous improvement and training.

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Inspection activities

28 September 2021 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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28 September 2021 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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