Childminder in Thurrock

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding and her role to protect and keep the children safe. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and safeguarding issues, such as children being exposed to extreme views or county lines. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she had concerns about the welfare of a child or an allegation being made against a member of her household. n The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's development and identifying what they need to learn next to help them to make progress. She explains how she would obtain information about the children before starting, so that she can plan for their age and stage of development. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the curriculum and explains how she would use stories and singing to develop children's vocabulary and language. She describes how she would enable the children to build on

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what they already know, so that they gain the key skills that support their future learning. n The childminder understands the importance and has a good knowledge of how to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years old. She explains how she would use it to identify areas for early intervention to meet children's developmental needs. The childminder knows where to seek further support and advice to ensure all children make progress. n The childminder has a range of resources and activities for children to take part in. She explains what she would provide and what she would want the children to learn from taking part. The childminder explained how she would differentiate the activities to meet the learning needs of all children. n The childminder describes how she would work closely with parents to ensure there is consistency of learning between home and the childminder's. She

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explained she would use the home-to-school journals to keep parents fully informed of their child's day. The childminder demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of regular communication and how she would achieve this. n The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place that she shares with parents. She keeps accurate written records of accidents and the children's attendance. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of the environment to minimise risks to children.

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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 EY489693 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10285955 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 25 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Purfleet, Essex. She provides care each weekday throughout the year from 7.30am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. 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 and viewed some of these. n The childminder showed the inspector the documents she uses when caring for children. The inspector viewed documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took these into account when evaluating the childminder.

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Inspection activities

27 June 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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27 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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