Childminder in Essex

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her understanding and responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder has addressed actions raised at the last inspection and now holds a current first-aid certificate. She has a sound knowledge of how to safeguard children. The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training and has a secure understanding of how to report any concerns regarding a child's welfare. This includes wider issues of child protection, such as domestic violence, the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of child development and how children learn. She is aware of the different areas of learning, and there is a range of toys and resources easily accessible for children to initiate their own play. The childminder explains how she would provide children with a fun and challenging curriculum to ensure children's individual learning needs are fully

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met. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle. The childminder discussed how she would promote healthy snacks and meals. She explains that children will be offered routine opportunities to exercise. These include ample opportunities to play outdoors in the garden or planned visits to the local park for physical activity and fresh air. n The childminder spoke of her commitment and understanding of the importance to establish positive working relationships with parents. She describes how she would encourage information sharing about their child to ensure continuity of care. The childminder spoke of how she would provide verbal feedback daily to ensure parents are fully informed about their children's progress and activities. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to promote diversity and inclusion in her setting. She spoke of how she would ensure children's

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individuality is respected. The childminder has a wealth of experience teaching children who speak English as an additional language. She discussed the resources and books available that prompt conversations around similarities and differences that help children understand the wider world outside of the local community.

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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 2516113 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10258221 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 12 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Colchester and operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare, and the learning and development requirements.

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Inspection activities

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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27 February 2023 27 February 2023 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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