Childminder 2524785

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has completed a range of relevant training and demonstrates a strong knowledge of how to recognise possible signs of abuse and neglect. She is aware of the process to follow should she have concerns regarding children. The childminder has appropriate policies in place. She plans to share these with parents when children start with her. n Behaviour management is important to the childminder. She talks confidently about how she will support children. She has a range of appropriate strategies that she can use. For instance, she plans to talk to children in age-appropriate ways to help them learn to share and take turns with one another. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She intends to gather a range of information about children before they start in her care, including their interests and personal care needs. She

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understands that this can help her to plan interesting and relevant learning opportunities for children. n The childminder understands how young children learn. She has completed courses to support children, such as those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder has a range of resources to support children's learning across the curriculum. She demonstrates a keen interest in outdoor learning, in particular, she plans to support children to understand where their food comes from. n The childminder plans to celebrate children's individuality. She intends to build on children's understanding of different cultures and the wider community around them. For instance, she plans to celebrate festivals which are relevant to the children she cares for. The childminder recognises how this can benefit children's understanding of others and help them to accept other people's differences. n The childminder intends to form professional relationships with staff at other

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local settings children attend. She hopes to share information with them regarding children's development and well-being. The childminder demonstrates that she understands how this can support children to build on their previous learning. This can enable children to gain a deep understanding of the topics that they are learning about.

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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 2524785 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10208216 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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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 2019 and lives in Tilbury. She operates all year round from 6.30am 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 had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder plans to support children's learning and development. n The inspector explored the childminder's understanding of safeguarding. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability and insurance documents.

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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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