Laura Marie McIlwaine

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n Throughout the inspection, the childminder emphasises the importance of providing a safe, warm and nurturing home-from-home provision. The childminder describes how she endeavours to meet the individual needs of children with tailored settling-in sessions and by gathering in-depth information before children start. Alongside this, she has a broad range of resources and expert knowledge of how to plan activities to challenge them and make progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder discusses how she intends to support children's physical and emotional well-being. She proposes to take children on regular trips to local nature parks, where they can be physically active, while exploring and investigating the world around them. Other outings include visits to the library, where children can enjoy 'rhyme time' and toddler groups. The childminder expresses how these experiences aim to support children's speech and language

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development and broaden social skills, such as building friendships. n The childminder explains how she has a good working relationship with the local primary school. She aims to work closely with parents and any other settings that children may also be attending, to ensure collaborative working and the best outcomes for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder explains how she intends to be flexible and work together with parents to further support children's progress at home. She explains how she will share daily updates of what children have been doing and regular assessments of their progress. n The childminder describes how she intends to support children to develop independence, learning through 'trial and error' in a relaxed and safe environment. The childminder explains how she will encourage children to follow routines, such as handwashing and supporting them to dress themselves. She

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further explains how ensuring a consistent approach and praising their efforts can help build their self-esteem and motivation to become increasingly independent. n The childminder describes her high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct. She explains how she proposes to listen to children's views. Additionally, she aims to support them to understand right and wrong through calm discussions and modelling positive behaviours, such as taking turns and using please and thank you consistently. n The childminder explains in depth, her knowledge of recognising the signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect and what to do if there is a concern about a child in her care. The childminder demonstrates her secure and up-to-date knowledge of wider issues, including grooming and exploitation.

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This provision meets requirements

19 June 2023 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 EY456973 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10289492 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 4 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays that are agreed in advance. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector and the childminder discussed the impact of the pandemic and the inspector has taken that into account in her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intention for children's learning. The childminder showed the inspector the resources and the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. The childminder discussed with the inspector how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and other relevant documents. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will implement the

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curriculum and support all children to make progress, including how the childminder intends to plan, observe and assess children in her care.

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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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19 June 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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