Childminder in Thurrock

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of providing a safe and welcoming environment for children to play and learn. She has many resources to support children's learning and development. The childminder knows how to plan activities to challenge children and help them make progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder describes how she will use her observations of children to identify what they need to learn next. She is aware of the requirement to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working in partnership with parents, and other professionals, to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. She explains how she intends to share information about children's progress with parents and help them to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder is aware of how to promote healthy lifestyles. For example, she

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will plan daily opportunities for children to play in the garden and at the park. She will provide children with a choice of healthy meals and snacks. Children will be encouraged to learn good hygiene procedures and personal-care skills. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She understands the procedures to report any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder shares all policies and procedures with parents to ensure they understand her commitment to promoting their children's welfare. n The childminder confidently explains how she will support children to manage their feelings. She intends to build strong relationships with them, so they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder will promote equality and diversity and encourage children to develop good social and independence skills. n The childminder recognises the need to continually improve and update her

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knowledge and skills. She has identified that she would benefit from further training, such improving her knowledge of the reformed early years foundation stage. The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development.

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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 404190 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10132527 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 13 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Grays, 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 childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises available for use by children and discussed the equipment and toys the childminder plans to use with them. n The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she intends to use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n The inspector checked a range of required documentation, including the suitability checks of adults living on the premises and the childminder's training certificates and policies.

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Inspection activities

9 May 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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9 May 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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