Childminder in Essex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder dedicates time to complete relevant training on a weekly basis. This helps her to build on her knowledge and skills to provide children with rich and varied opportunities, to support their learning and development and keep up to date with any changes in legislation. n The childminder talks about consistently working in partnership with parents from the outset and throughout their child's time with her. She plans to gather in-depth information from them about their child's interests, what they can do and know, as well as their routine and needs. The childminder intends to use this information to help children to feel safe and secure and engage with children in their play, to support them to make good progress in their learning. Through discussion, she demonstrates a clear understanding of how to introduce children to similarities and differences, such as the diverse make up of families.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the positive impact of encouraging children to be active and promoting a healthy lifestyle. She talks about how children will have ample opportunities throughout the day to use her garden for physical play and go for walks in the community. The childminder talks about the importance of helping children to learn about eating a balanced and healthy range of foods. She has innovative ideas for promoting children's understanding of good oral health. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children to have a positive attitude to learning. She talks about responding to children's individual interests to support them to be curious and inspire them to be full of 'awe' and 'wonder'. The childminder knows to be a good role model and provide children with age-appropriate consistent boundaries. She understands the importance of helping children to recognise how they and others are feeling, and

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This provision meets requirements

why, so they can begin to regulate their own behaviour. n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She keeps her knowledge and understanding of child protection matters up to date. The childminder is clear about signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and the correct procedures to follow to keep them safe. She talks about sharing information with parents about how to keep children safe at home, while using the internet.

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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 EY557761 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10190072 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Takeley. She operates from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding indoors and outdoors. n A sample of policies and procedures was reviewed by the inspector and a range of documents, including the suitability of household members. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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Inspection activities

30 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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Inspection activities

30 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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