Childminder in Thurrock

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and well- being. She intends to teach children about healthy and non-healthy foods in our diets. The childminder also plans to encourage children to maintain a healthy lifestyle and good personal hygiene. n The childminder has recently refurbished her setting, creating an inviting space for children. She fills the space with stimulating resources covering all areas of learning. The childminder intends to create a balance of child-led and adult- initiated experiences, with lots of choices for children. n The childminder is knowledgeable about the early years foundation stage curriculum. She intends to follow observation, assessment, and monitoring processes that she has previously used. The childminder will also create developmental targets, and support children to achieve goals. n The childminder plans to have settling-in periods for children when they start

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attending. She intends to work closely with parents to support children returning. The childminder aims to create an environment that is rich in language. This includes introducing and modelling language to support children to express themselves effectively. n The childminder has a wealth of experience of working with children in the early years age range. She plans to continue to prioritise independence from a young age. Her goal is for children to be ready for school with the necessary skills. n The childminder has created a clear routine for the day. She has consistent rules and expectations that she wishes to continue in her provision. She believes that this helps children to settle quicker, behave better and respect their resources. n The childminder is self-reflective and understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She intends to regularly obtain feedback from parents to help inform her practice. She regularly updates her training to maintain high levels of

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This provision meets requirements

provision and meet requirements. n The childminder demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She can recognise signs when a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to record and report any concerns she may have. The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping children safe at all times. She has stringent risk assessments and safety aspects in place. She recognises the need to develop her garden space for it to be suitable for younger children to access.

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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 EY449772 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10235870 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 20 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Purfleet, Essex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments and discussed with the childminder the learning opportunities she intends to provide children. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder regarding safeguarding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about their understanding of the early years foundation stage and how they evaluate their setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

26 September 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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