Childminder in Essex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of her roles and responsibilities regarding children's safety and well-being. She ensures that herself and her assistants complete regular safeguarding training. The childminder has relevant policies in place, which she plans to share with parents before their children attend. She has established relationships with professionals, such as the local authority. This will support her to swiftly raise any concerns that may arise regarding children's welfare to the relevant people. n The childminder recognises how she can support her assistants to develop their professional knowledge. She understands that regular supervision meetings with her assistants can help them to strengthen their interactions with children. The childminder explains that she regularly completes training herself, such as developing her understanding of how to support children with special

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educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder understands how young children learn. She talks about how to track and monitor children's progress effectively. The childminder has a strong awareness of how to plan activities to support children to make rapid progress in their learning and development. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children to learn about the world around them. She has a large garden for children to explore. The childminder talks about how she intends to provide opportunities for children to learn how their food grows. She explains how she plans to support children's physical development and provide them with opportunities to take risks safely, such as when they use the large play equipment outside. n The childminder discusses how she intends to support children to become independent. For example, she talks about how she plans to help children with toilet training. The childminder explains how she will provide opportunities for

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children to eat together with herself and her assistants. She recognises the benefit that this could have on children's social interactions with 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 EY433348 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10096713 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 5 July 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Boreham, Essex. She has assistants registered to work with her. The childminder and her assistants all hold relevant qualifications at level 3. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm 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 provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions regarding how the childminder plans to support children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability documents for the childminder and her assistants.

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14 February 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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