Childminder EY309735

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows a clear awareness of how to design a curriculum that is broad, balanced, and purposeful. She understands that it must meet statutory requirements, while being tailored to children's individual stages of development, needs, and interests. The childminder can explain how she would adapt learning opportunities to ensure all children make progress and demonstrates a clear knowledge of how children learn. n The childminder talks about the importance of play, repetition, and exposure to new ideas to help embed and extend learning. She explains how she would promote communication and language through strategies, such as, narrating children's play, and using story times to foster a love for books. She also recognises how to broaden children's understanding of the world through first- hand experiences, such as, trips to farms and libraries. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote positive

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behaviour. She recognises the importance of using praise and encouragement to support children's confidence and self-esteem. She understands the need to treat all children with fairness and respect, ensuring they feel valued. The childminder knows how to promote children's awareness of diversity through her curriculum, helping them to understand what makes them unique and to develop a sense of belonging. n The childminder demonstrates an awareness of her responsibility to build strong partnerships with parents. She understands that parents must be kept well informed of their child's progress and learning and describes how she would do this through daily discussions and regular meetings. She knows how to involve parents in supporting learning at home and would ensure they have access to all relevant policies and procedures to understand how her provision operates. n The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to maintaining and

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developing her professional knowledge by attending a range of training to keep her skills up to date. The childminder also recognises the importance of working with external professionals where necessary, to ensure children's needs are fully met.

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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 EY309735 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10407445 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 9 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Elsenham. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, apart from personal holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that the childminder plans to use for childminding. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder intends to support children's learning and development. n The childminder and inspector held discussions regarding safeguarding children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualifications and insurance documents.

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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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