Childminder in Essex

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to provide Ofsted with information about household members who are over 16 years of age, as requested. This means that Ofsted are not able to carry out the required checks to ensure that all adults living on the premises are suitable. n The childminder demonstrates limited knowledge of how to protect children who may be at risk of harm. She does not know what to do if an allegation is made against a member of her household or to whom she should report her concerns. Despite completing a basic safeguarding course, she is not equipped to take appropriate action to keep children safe. n The childminder demonstrates a lack of understanding about the importance of her professional development. As a result, she has not kept her knowledge of the statutory requirements for the early years foundation stage up to date. n The childminder has an insufficient understanding of how to support children

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with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She does not know the importance of having arrangements in place to help children with SEND make progress in their learning and development. n The childminder does not demonstrate a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is not able to explain how she would plan for children's learning. The childminder does not recognise how to provide a range of activities and experiences to support children to learn and make progress. n The childminder does not demonstrate the knowledge of how to provide an inclusive environment, where children learn about people and communities beyond their own. She does not show an understanding of helping children recognise and accept each other's differences. n The childminder demonstrates a poor knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour. She is unable to explain suitable strategies she would use to support

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children's behaviour. n The childminder has some understanding of how to work in partnership with parents to share information about their child's day. However, she is unaware of how to work effectively with other settings children may attend or to support children's smooth transitions to school. n The childminder offers a welcoming environment. She discusses how she will supervise children closely. The childminder understands the importance of exercise to promote children's good health. She talks about taking children to nearby open spaces to play.

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8 August 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

provide Ofsted with details, as requested, to ensure that required suitability checks are completed for all adults aged 16 years and over living in the household 05/09/2022

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improve knowledge of safeguarding procedures, in particular what action to take if an allegation is made against a household member or any adults working with children 05/09/2022

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improve knowledge of appropriate strategies to manage children's behaviour 05/09/2022

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ensure that appropriate professional development opportunities are undertaken to improve knowledge and understanding of teaching and how children learn 05/09/2022

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improve knowledge of how to ensure there are appropriate arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who are at risk of falling behind in their learning and development 05/09/2022

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improve knowledge of how to provide an inclusive curriculum that takes into account children's individual backgrounds and experiences 05/09/2022

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8 August 2022 ensure processes are in place to enable a regular two-way flow with other settings that children attend to support consistency in their learning and development. 05/09/2022

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improve knowledge and understanding of how to plan and deliver a broad and effective curriculum to support all children's learning and development. 05/09/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2556771 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10232099 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Basildon, Essex. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6pm, all year round, apart from 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 talked with the childminder about her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her understanding of meeting the learning and development requirements. n The inspector viewed areas of the home the childminder intends to use when childminding. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documents and evidence of her suitability.

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Inspection activities

8 August 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

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