Childminder in Southend on Sea

This provision meets requirements

n The experienced childminder demonstrates her understanding of child development and how children learn. She is aware of the different areas of learning, and there are a range of toys, resources and books readily available for children to initiate their own play and promote learning. n The childminder explains how she would provide children with an ambitious, fun and challenging curriculum to ensure their individual learning needs are fully met. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She spoke of promoting daily walks from school and the availability of a garden for fresh air and exercise. The childminder would implement a snack and dinner menu based around children's individual dietary needs in consultation with the children and their parents. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to promote diversity and inclusion in her setting. She spoke of how she would ensure she had all

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appropriate information regarding children's individuality and what is important to them and their family. The childminder spoke of how resources and books in place would prompt conversations around similarities and differences that help children understand the wider world outside of the local community. n The childminder spoke of her commitment and understanding of the importance of establishing positive working relationships with parents. She describes how she would encourage information sharing about their child to ensure continuity of care. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her understanding and responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder has maintained a current first-aid certificate. The childminder spoke of accident and medication procedures that would be implemented to ensure children's welfare is protected. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. She has

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completed safeguarding training and is booked to attend further safeguarding training at level 3 to ensure she is fully aware of current practices. The childminder demonstrated a secure understanding of how to report any concerns, regarding a child's well-being. This includes wider issues of child protection, such as domestic violence, the 'Prevent' duty and county lines.

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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 EY453459 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10359980 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 12 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Southend-on-Sea, Essex and operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 8pm.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare, and the learning and development requirements.

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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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