Childminder in Essex

This provision meets requirements

n Throughout the inspection, the childminder demonstrates the importance of providing a safe, warm, and nurturing home-from-home provision. The childminder emphasises how she endeavours to meet the individual needs of children by gathering in-depth information before they start. She intends to use children's interests to plan and provide fun and suitably challenging learning experiences for all children to make good progress. n The childminder explains how children's emotional development is prioritised. She explains the importance of children establishing strong and caring bonds with their caregivers and will offer tailored settling-in sessions. She intends to support seamless transitions to school by inviting children's teachers to come and meet them in their learning environment. n The childminder expresses her passion for supporting physical and mental well- being. Children can develop a sense of the world around them and what makes

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them unique. The wildlife garden gives children the opportunity to explore their natural environment with awe and wonder. They can benefit from planting and growing vegetables with regular visits to the family allotment and learn about life cycles. Additionally, the childminder has a good understanding of healthy eating and encouraging children to maintain a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder explains how she intends to be flexible and work in partnership with parents to further support children's progress at home. She intends to share daily updates of what children have been up to and regular assessments of their progress. The childminder clearly explains how she intends to deliver high-quality teaching, so all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, thrive. n Throughout the inspection, the childminder explains her extensive knowledge of promoting children's positive behaviour and good manners. She describes how

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she will provide consistent and meaningful praise for children's efforts and achievements. She says that she will encourage age-appropriate activities that involve turn taking, so that children can learn to accept the needs of others in a fun way. 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. She demonstrates her secure and up-to-date knowledge of wider issues, including grooming and exploitation.

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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 EY302064 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10295363 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 15 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Harwich, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder provides funded early years 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 her and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n Documentation, including suitability checks for members of the household, insurance and first-aid certificates, were looked at. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate the provision to strive for continuous improvement.

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25 July 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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25 July 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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