Childminder in Thurrock

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She describes a variety of activities and experiences to demonstrate how she promotes children's development in all areas of learning. The childminder knows how to observe, assess and plan for children's individual needs to help them make progress and prepare them for their future move to school. n The childminder understands her role in helping children to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles. She is fully aware of the benefits of exercise and physical activities. The childminder explains how she provides children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. She has an up-to-date knowledge of how to administer first aid through attending regular training. The childminder has all the required documentation in place to help promote children's welfare. n The childminder knows how to support children's personal development and help

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them to manage their own feelings and behaviour. She supports children in building good relationships with their friends. The childminder shows a good understanding of the importance of promoting equality and diversity. She talks about how she encourages children to have respect for each other. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of wider child protection issues, such as radicalisation and extremism. She carries out regular checks of her home to ensure it is safe and suitable for children to play and learn in. n The childminder is aware of the benefit of sharing information with parents and other professionals to support consistency in children's care and learning. She provides information about her setting, including the required policies and

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procedures. The childminder understands the importance of gathering appropriate information from parents about their child's individual care needs. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her provision and maintain her professional development. The detailed policies and procedures give a clear description of the childminder's practice and are shared with parents when their children start attending.

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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 2525671 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10208270 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 4 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 Grays, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 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. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

18 July 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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18 July 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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