Childminder in Southend on Sea

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She recognises signs when children may be at risk of harm. The childminder is confident about recording and reporting concerns to her local authority. She keeps her knowledge up to date with regular training and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder intends to develop secure relationships with children to establish their developmental needs. She is passionate about supporting self- expression and self-regulation. The childminder plans to guide children through situations to help them develop an understanding of feelings. She aims to be a role model for sharing and turn-taking. The childminder explains her clear routines and expectations for behaviour. She aims to continue to embed these so that children settle quickly and behave well. n The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how children

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learn. She explains how she will plan and adapt activities for different stages of development. The childminder has a large range of resources covering all ages and areas of learning. She plans to provide regular trips to local parks, play areas and community-run groups. The childminder states how she will use all experiences as learning moments for children. n The childminder has clear systems in place for assessing children's development. She expresses confidence in recognising concerns and sharing these with families. The childminder has sound understanding of assessments, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She recognises the importance of developing partnerships with parents and sharing information. n The childminder's indoor and outdoor spaces are clean and safe. She explains how she will create enabling environments with engaging activities. For example, she talks about how she will use outdoor equipment to support children's

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physical skills. The childminder explains she has a wide range of arts and crafts materials to support children's mark-making skills and reading books for their literacy development. n The childminder has close links with other childminders in her local area. She intends to continue to work alongside them, meeting regularly and creating joint activities for children. An example of this previously was joint sports themed activities in a local park. The childminder enjoys sharing good practice and creating activities and social experiences for children. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of providing healthy balanced meals and snacks. She would use snack and mealtimes as social and fun experiences for children. The childminder explains how she would teach children about foods and encourage them to try new tastes. She plans to provide menus for parents.

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This provision meets requirements

20 May 2025 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 EY546384 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10380702 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 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Leigh-on-sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments and discussed with the childminder the learning opportunities she intends to provide children. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder, regarding safeguarding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about their understanding of the early years foundation stage and how they evaluate their setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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