Childminder in Essex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection and understands how to safeguard children in her care. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about children's well-being or safety. She takes regular training courses to update her knowledge and skills. n The childminder knows how to assess risks in her environment. She understands the hazards that might be present on outings. She knows the importance of carrying out daily checks of all areas used by children to enable them to play and learn in safety. n The childminder understands how to observe children and assess their learning needs. She knows how to identify any gaps in children's learning and how to ensure that all children in her care make good progress. She understands the requirement to carry out a progress check of children's development between the ages of two and three years and the need to share this with parents. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely in partnership with

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parents. She talks about providing learning activities for parents to share with their children at home. She understands the importance of working closely with other settings and schools to ensure children progress in their learning to the best of their ability. n The childminder talks confidently about setting clear expectations for children's behaviour and promoting positive attitudes to learning. She understands the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle for children and aims to ensure they have many opportunities to benefit from fresh air and exercise. The childminder talks imaginatively about ways she will provide activities outdoors so that children learn about nature and the natural environment. n The childminder has a wide range of toys, books and resources to promote children's learning. She understands the need to teach children about diversity and equality and how they can keep themselves safe.

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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 EY403358 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10308299 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 20 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Epping, Essex. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 7 and she is working towards qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed areas of the premises available for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The childminder showed her resources to the inspector and explained how she would use them. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder produced a range of relevant documentation for the inspector to see, including suitability and qualification certificates, risk assessments, safeguarding policy and accident/incident/medication book.

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20 January 2024 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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