Childminder in Thurrock

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted about all people over the age of 16 years living at the premises. As a result, the relevant checks have not taken place regarding their suitability. This could potentially place children at risk. Despite this, the childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She has completed a wide range of safeguarding training. This includes wider safeguarding issues, such as how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme views and behaviours. The childminder recognises her responsibility to raise any concerns regarding children's welfare to the relevant authorities. n The childminder understands how young children learn. She talks about how she plans to differentiate activities for children to meet their individual needs. The childminder recognises how she can support children to learn about the world around them. For instance, by taking them on outings to the local marshes. She

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talks confidently about how outings, such as visiting the local library, can help to support children's literacy skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She plans to gather a range of relevant information from parents before children start with her. She intends to find out about their home routines. The childminder recognises that this can support children to settle into her care quickly. The childminder intends to share information with parents regarding their children's learning and development. She plans to share ideas with them, so that they can build on their children's learning at home. n The childminder talks confidently about the range of behaviour management strategies she can use. She plans to monitor changes in children's behaviour closely. The childminder intends to discuss appropriate behaviour management strategies with parents, so that they can provide children with consistent

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messages. She recognises why she should talk to children about how they behave and plans to share rules with them in an age-appropriate way. This can support children to understand what the childminder expects from them. n The childminder has participated in professional development opportunities. She recognises the benefit of keeping her knowledge up to date. The childminder chooses relevant courses to complete to help her to support children's learning and development. The childminder discusses how she works in partnership with other settings that children may attend. She plans to share information with staff at other settings, such as sharing children's progress with them. The childminder recognises how this can benefit consistency in children's learning.

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This provision does not meet requirements

29 April 2022 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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Due date

notify Ofsted about all people over the age of 16 years who are living or working on the premises, so that suitability checks can be completed. 20/05/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437002 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10071340 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 3 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Essex. She operates during term time only from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 premises used for childminding. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the curriculum that the childminder plans to provide to children. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability documents for the childminder and the household members. n The inspector held various discussions with the childminder, including a discussion regarding safeguarding children.

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Inspection activities

29 April 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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Inspection activities

29 April 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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