Childminder in Southend on Sea

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the committed and experienced childminder demonstrates her understanding of child development and how children learn. She understands the importance of a good settling-in process. The childminder explains how she would complete a home visit before children attend, to ensure she is fully informed of the children's likes and interests. n The childminder spoke of the areas of learning. She demonstrated how these would be supported through daily routines and a well-planned curriculum. The childminder spoke of following the children's interests and how she would promote learning through play. n Children's learning would be further enhanced through planned activities within the local community. The childminder spoke of how she would plan visits to the local beach and park to broaden their social experiences and understanding of the world around them. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrated her understanding and

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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. Public liability insurance is also in place and maintained. n The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare. She has completed a variety of informative safeguarding training courses 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 the 'Prevent' duty, county lines and female genital mutilation. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrated how she would support children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She explained how she would take children on daily walks and use the garden for fresh air and exercise. The

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childminder spoke of using the local park to develop children's physical skills, using the equipment available. She intends to encourage children to be independent. n The childminder spoke of her commitment and understanding of the importance to establish positive working relationships with parents and carers. She described how she would encourage information sharing to suit the needs of individual parents. The childminder understands the importance of positive links with other early years settings or school where children may attend, to ensure continuity of care. n The childminder demonstrated her understanding of how to promote diversity and inclusion in her setting. She spoke of how she would ensure she had all appropriate information regarding children's individuality and what is important to them and their family.

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This provision meets requirements

10 October 2024 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 EY486473 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10360019 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 5 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Southend-on-Sea, Essex and operates term time only, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 7pm.

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Inspection activities

n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. 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. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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10 October 2024 10 October 2024 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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