Childminder in Essex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains she has a strong commitment to providing a high- quality and welcoming environment. She has an excellent understanding of how young children learn. The childminder describes the importance of children learning through play and how she will plan a curriculum that reflects their individual needs. She knows how to use her ongoing assessments and observations to plan activities that meet children's interests, abilities and needs. The childminder appreciates the value of providing children with a wide range of experiences to help increase their curiosity, imagination and creativity. n The childminder values her own professional development. She describes how she regularly researches topics of interest that will enhance her existing knowledge and skills. The childminder has regular meetings with the co- childminders and assistants. Together, they reflect on new ideas to ensure the

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quality of care that she provides is of a high standard. n The childminder describes how she implements positive approaches to support children's behaviour. She will support children to learn how to treat and respect each other, such as sharing equipment and being polite. She recognises the importance of children being able to understand their emotions. The childminder states her role involves teaching children ways to help them self-regulate. For example, helping them to relax and calm down if they are angry. n The childminder understands the importance of giving children plenty of praise and encouragement to help them to recognise they are doing well. n The childminder describes how she will support children's language and communication development. She knows children need lots of opportunities to have conversations, hear modelling of language and introducing new words. The childminder explains that children need to hear and say new words often to

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strengthen the connections in their brains and to keep building their vocabulary. n The childminder explains the importance of building positive bonds with children to support their emotional well-being. She describes the benefits of gaining lots of information from parents when children first join to aid the settling-in process and tailoring children's learning based on their interests. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other settings which children might attend to ensure consistency of care. She describes how she will share information regularly regarding children's progress. n The childminder explains ways to encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She would ensure the food is nutritious, balanced and children drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. The childminder knows that children need opportunities to be physically active and spend time in the fresh air to also help support their

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well-being. n The childminder describes how she shares key information with parents. She discusses how she plans to work in partnership with parents. The childminder discusses the importance of using consistent strategies at home and with her, to continually promote children's learning and development. n The childminder explains she will take children to the local parks, playgroups,

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30 November 2023 community groups and library. She describes how she will use these real-life experiences to encourage children to develop their understanding of the world and build on their social skills. n The childminder fully understands her safeguarding responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. She shares information with the co-childminders and assistants she works with. This helps to keep her knowledge current. She explains how she would keep children safe online and help them to understand the risks. n The childminder understands the importance of recognising any gaps in children's learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She discussed how she intends to adapt her approach to help children keep up with their friends. In addition, she will work with other

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professionals to support the child and their family.

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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 EY491520 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10301028 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 18 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Brentwood, Essex. She holds an early years qualification at level 3 and occasionally works with two co-childminders and assistants. The childminder operates her service all year around from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, expect for bank and family holidays. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 held a number of conversations with the childminder about the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector and the childminder had a discussion about her intentions for children's learning and planned curriculum. n A number of required documents were viewed, including the childminder's first- aid qualification and other training certificates.

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30 November 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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