Childminder in Thurrock

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how children learn. She plans to develop a curriculum that challenges and engages children. The childminder is able to explain how she will provide opportunities for learning through play. This includes both at her setting and during community outings. n The childminder explains how she will use her indoor and outdoor spaces to create enabling environments for children. She recognises the importance of providing engaging resources for all ages and stages of development. n The childminder is passionate about incorporating literacy and mathematics into her curriculum. She plans to provide outings to the local library to explore new and exciting stories. The childminder intends to build learning of counting, numbers and shapes each day. n The childminder is clear about her systems for assessing children's development. She conveys a deep knowledge of how she will track each child's progress across

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the areas of learning. The childminder also has processes in place to set individual learning targets for children. n The childminder fully understands her responsibilities to keep children safeguarded. Her premises are safe and secure, with risk assessments in place. She has stringent accident processes and clear fire procedures. The childminder has completed recent training in safeguarding. She is clear about the processes of recognising, recording and reporting concerns. n The childminder is clear about the importance of children maintaining healthy lifestyles. She plans to encourage and support families to provide healthy snacks and meals. The childminder also recognises the need for children to take part in regular exercise and maintain hygiene. These aspects will be a focus for her provision. n The childminder speaks confidently about how she has previously developed relationships with families. She plans to create new, effective partnerships in

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future. The childminder is clear about how she will keep parents updated about children's progress. She plans to involve them in creating developmental targets and tracking progress.

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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 2628035 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10295626 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except 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 has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments and discussed with the childminder the learning opportunities she intends to provide children. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder regarding safeguarding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about their understanding of the early years foundation stage and how they evaluate their setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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31 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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31 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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