Childminder in Essex

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to strengthen her knowledge and understanding of how to provide a good service. She has worked hard since her last inspection to improve her knowledge and has positively welcomed support from the local authority. n Through discussion, the childminder now demonstrates an understanding of child development, and how children learn. She knows the importance of good communication with parents to ensure she is fully informed of the children's likes and interests to help her provide learning experiences, according to their individual learning needs. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her understanding and responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder now has a current first-aid certificate and spoke of accident and medication procedures that would be implemented to ensure children's welfare is protected. n Through completion of training, the childminder has improved her knowledge

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and understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare. She has completed a safeguarding training course to ensure she is fully aware of current practices. The childminder demonstrated an understanding of how to report any concerns, regarding a child's well-being, and of notifying Ofsted of any changes in suitability, or changes to members of the household. n Through discussion, the childminder said that she would help children understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder spoke of promoting fresh air and exercise daily as they would walk to the park and local clubs. The childminder spoke of how she will encourage children to play in the garden to develop their physical skills. n The childminder understands the importance of positive relationships with parents. She describes how she would encourage information sharing to ensure continuity of care. This also includes establishing links with schools and nurseries

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children may attend. n The childminder spoke of how she would promote diversity and in her setting. She would ensure she had all appropriate information, regarding children's individual needs and what is important to them and their family. The childminder explains how she would support children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 2556771 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10361439 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 19 July 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Basildon, Essex. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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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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Inspection activities

22 April 2025 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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