Childminder in Essex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of child protection, wider safeguarding issues and her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She completed safeguarding training and understands the different types of abuse and the signs and behaviours that may cause concern. The childminder knows how to record and report her concerns to the relevant agencies to ensure children's welfare is protected. n Throughout the discussion, the childminder demonstrates understanding of child development and how children learn. She is aware of the different areas of learning and explains how she would promote these to provide a stimulating and inclusive curriculum for children. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating children's development and identifying what they need to learn next to help them make progress. She explains how she would use children's individual interests and developing skills to plan a range of activities.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnerships with parents to maintain continuity for children. She understands that gaining information about children's development when they start and providing daily verbal or written feedback ensures that parents are involved in their children's learning and development. n Throughout the discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle. The childminder explains how she would encourage children to help to prepare their healthy meals and snacks. n The childminder demonstrates sound knowledge of how to support and further develop children's communication and language skills. n The childminder understands the importance of reinforcing positive behaviour. She explains how she will help children to understand the rules and boundaries in place and to manage their emotions and feelings towards each other.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of how to promote diversity and inclusion. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice.

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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 2538226 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10215266 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 operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used. n The inspector looked at policies and documents used by the childminder when caring for children and viewed documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Inspection activities

31 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

31 August 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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