Childminder in Essex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and to support her curriculum. She knows how to provide children with challenging and enjoyable experiences and adapts her approach to meet the individual needs of children. She has systems in place to monitor children's progress and to identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of communication and language in children's development. She understands how children make progress through hearing a wide and varied vocabulary. The childminder knows how she would support children who speak English as an additional language by using their home language to support their understanding. n The childminder explains how she builds secure bonds with children to promote their emotional well-being and independence. She understands the importance of her role to help children feel safe and secure in her care.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating and being physically active by spending time outdoors. She understands the importance of good oral health and how to promote this to children. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and how to support their emotional needs. She explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and how she incorporates sharing, turn taking and respect for others into daily activities. n The childminder understands how to support children to gain a knowledge of the world in which they live. She knows how to encourage children to learn about the diversity of different cultures and have respect for others. n The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents and other professionals to help promote continuity of care and learning. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She

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This provision meets requirements

knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. She keeps her knowledge up to date about child protection concerns and local safeguarding procedures. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. She has good support from local childminders. The childminder undertakes regular training to develop her knowledge and skills.

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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 EY486377 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10276364 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 9 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bishops Stortford. She provides care for children before and after school and occasionally during school holidays. The childminder operates term time only from 7.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and have taken that into account in their evaluation of their setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together and viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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Inspection activities

12 April 2023 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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12 April 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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