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- Framework verified
Report card
- Group verified
Chosen BC CIC
- Inspection datesingle source
15 Sept 2026
- Inspectors verified
Courtney McAllister
- Postcode verified
RM18 7BX
- Name on report verified
Chosen Daycare
- URN verified
2866696
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 347
- shorter than usual (typical 1698)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 40, typical 43
- Average sentence
- 17 words
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- 2
- typical 3
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Chosen Daycare
Unique reference number (URN): 2866696 Address: The Tilbury Band, The Band Hall, 99-101 Dock Road, Tilbury, RM18 7BX Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 11/11/2025 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Chosen BC CIC
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Leadership and governance Expected standard
Leaders demonstrate a good understanding of providing children with a safe and secure environment to learn. They keep up to date with legislation to meet the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage. They show a clear understanding of how to support children's mental health and wellbeing. Leaders and staff keep their knowledge up to date through targeted and regular training. This enhances their professional development to provide children with early support, at the right time.
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Leadership and governance Expected standard
Leaders recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents so children have positive experiences. They engage with families to gather as much information as possible, including individual routines. This enhances leaders' clear vision for children's learning, prioritising their interests and individual needs. They discuss activities that help children in various areas of their development, including school support. Leaders discuss how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those who face barriers to their learning. They recognise approaches to supporting children, for example, building secure bonds to help them feel safe and secure. Leaders adapt the provision to meet children's individual needs and they use communication strategies to support children to make good progress.
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Leadership and governance Expected standard
Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding and protecting children from harm. They use monitoring and risk assessments to keep the environment, and all children who attend, safe. Leaders understand the importance of enhancing staff knowledge and practice to identify areas of development. This supports clear systems and an understanding of roles and responsibilities for all.
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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements
This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
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Register
When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:
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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements
This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.
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Register
When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:
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Address:
The Tilbury Band The Band Hall, 99-101 Dock Road Tilbury RM18 7BX
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Address:
Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises
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Address:
Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:00 - 09:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:00 - 18:00
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About this inspection
The inspector spoke with leaders during the inspection.
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About this inspection
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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About this inspection
There were no early years children on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors evaluate and grade only leadership and governance, as there is no reliable evidence from other evaluation areas through which to assess the impact on children.
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Facts and figures used on inspection
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Exceptional
Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.
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Strong standard
The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.
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Expected standard
The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.
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Needs attention
The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.
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Urgent improvement
The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.
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Urgent improvement
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Urgent improvement
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Urgent improvement
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Urgent improvement
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