Childminder in Thurrock

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is welcoming. Her home is clean and well organised. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. The childminder knows how to use observation and assessment to track children's progress. She is aware of how to identify any gaps and target children's next steps to help them make progress and prepare them for their move on to school. n The childminder fully understands the benefits to children of fresh air, exercise and physical activities. She is aware of the importance of providing children with a choice of healthy meals and snacks. The childminder describes how she promotes children's independence and helps them to learn good personal care skills. n The childminder explains how she supports children's personal development and helps them to manage their own feelings and behaviour. She encourages

p.2

This provision meets requirements

children to share, take turns and show consideration to others. The childminder shows a good understanding of the importance of promoting equality, diversity and helping children to develop good social skills. She encourages children to develop positive relationships and to be kind, tolerant and respectful. n The childminder is aware of the importance of establishing partnerships with parents and other professionals. She has access to an online system where she can have a three-way exchange of relevant information with the children's parents and other settings they attend. The childminder is aware of the benefits of sharing information with them to support consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children and support their health, safety and well-being. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a safeguarding concern about a child in her care. Through discussion, she explains

p.2

This provision meets requirements

broader issues, such as online safety and her understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. n The childminder is keen to maintain her professional development. For example, she keeps up to date with childcare practices by attending regular training. She attends all mandatory training. The childminder values the views and opinions of children and their families to reflect on, and develop, her provision.

p.2

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.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number 132625 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10072383 Type of provision Childminder

p.3

Registers

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

p.3

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2016

p.3

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Grays, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.3

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 the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n Documentation, including suitability checks for members of the household, insurance and first-aid certificates, were looked at by the inspector. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

p.3

Inspection activities

31 March 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.

p.3

Inspection activities

31 March 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5