Childminder 130080

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 21 October 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is very experienced. She has a very secure understanding of how to provide children with a range of interesting and challenging activities to promote their learning. She knows how to use observations of children's achievements to assess their development and plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She regularly attends various training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. This means her professional development is continuous and contributes towards the protection of children's welfare.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents, other providers and professionals to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder knows how to promote children's well-being. She understands how to manage children's behaviour positively, in order to help them to treat each other with

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The provision meets requirements

respect.  The childminder knows the importance of providing daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise. She is able to plan activities to help children to understand how to stay safe and healthy.  The childminder understands the need to monitor the service that she provides when caring for children so that this continually contributes to children's care and learning.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at documents relating to evidence of suitability checks for household members. She also viewed all the areas to be used with children.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, including the safeguarding procedures and discussed how these will be used in her practice.  The inspector discussed how the resources will be used with children to promote their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130080 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 854206 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989. She lives in South Oxhey and occasionally works with her co-childminder. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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