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n The childminder is preparing to return to childminding after a period of maternity leave and other employment. She has effective plans in place to accepting minded children. n The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has clear plans to provide a wide and varied range of learning experiences for children both within her home and in the wider community. n The childminder shows that she has effective arrangements in place for ensuring that children remain healthy and active. She intends to encourage children to eat foods that are good for them. She will provide fresh drinking water so that children remain well hydrated. n The childminder has a good selection of toys and resources available. She has an additional range that she intends to alternate in accordance with the interests of the children she cares for. n The childminder talks confidently about how she intends to work closely with

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parents to find out as much as she can about their children prior to beginning to care for them. She will put in place effective arrangements to share information with parents so that they remain well informed about their child's day. The childminder intends to provide parents with regular updates on how their children are progressing. She will involve parents in determining the children's next steps in learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of enabling children to develop confidence and independence. She talks about how she will encourage them to make choices for themselves and to learn essential skills, such as putting their own coats and shoes on. n The childminder understands her responsibilities with regards to safeguarding children. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge. For example, through training and by discussing new guidance with other childminders. The childminder demonstrates that she would take appropriate action if she had any

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concerns about the children in her care. n The childminder is committed to improving and updating her childcare knowledge. She completes a wide range of online training and keeps abreast of changes to early years guidance.

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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 EY555418 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10174591 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 2017 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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 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. 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.

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Inspection activities

24 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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