Gambardella, Emilia Bridget

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n The childminder does not make sure that she notifies Ofsted of significant events. However, through discussions she understands her responsibilities moving forward. n The childminder has an in-depth understanding of how children learn. She describes how she will provide a vibrant, well-thought-out curriculum that is tailored to the children's needs, interests and stages of development. n The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the action to take if she has concerns about a child. She keeps her mandatory safeguarding training up to date and attends local safeguarding roadshows to keep abreast of current safeguarding issues, such as online safety and water safety. The childminder intends to share this information with parents so that they can also take action to keep their children safe. n The childminder continues to keep her child development knowledge and skills up to date. She attends regular trainings and reflects on how she can implement

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the new knowledge and skills in her setting when she returns to childminding. The childminder is currently undertaking a local authority course for early years communication and language. n The childminder has robust procedures in place for monitoring children's progress. She understands how to review children's development and identify where there are gaps emerging, so that she can provide the appropriate support for all children. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She has robust risk assessments in place for her premises and when on outings. n During the inspection, the childminder spoke about the importance of involving parents in their children's learning at the setting and at home. She intends to provide parents with comprehensive assessments and share plans with them for children's future learning. n The childminder describes how she will manage children's behaviour in a positive

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and appropriate way. She explains how she will set clear, age-appropriate boundaries to help children know what is expected of them. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she will provide a warm, home-from-home environment to help children settle and form secure attachments with her.

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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 EY428539 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10364907 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 17 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Grays, Essex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the resources and the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's progress, implement the curriculum and undertake observations and planning. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and the childminder's qualification certificates. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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9 October 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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9 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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