Joanna Chapman

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows her understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She is aware of how to identify and then report any concerns she may have. The childminder understands her role in teaching children how to manage their own safety. n The childminder talks about how she completes risk assessments of her home and trips out. She knows how to identify potential risks and understands how to take appropriate action to minimise hazards. n The childminder understands the importance of partnership with parents and with staff at other settings children attend. She discussed promoting a two-way exchange of information about children's care and learning needs. n The childminder is aware of the importance of supporting children to become independent and develop their self-esteem. She knows how to promote positive behaviour management. n The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's

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development, in order to identify what they need to learn next to help them make progress. She talks about how she would use what she knows about each child to plan a range of activities, that build on their individual interests and developing skills. n The childminder is aware that a regular review of her practice helps her to identify areas for future development, including her training needs. n The childminder talks about how she aims to offer an inclusive service, and help children to learn to respect and value differences between themselves and others.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY548244 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10143744 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 3 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Harlow. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with her and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children. She held discussions about children's safety and the equipment and toys available. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning.

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Inspection activities

25 January 2022 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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25 January 2022 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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