Childminder EY339023

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 12 October 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder completes regular safeguarding training. She has a clear understanding of appropriate child protection procedures and her responsibilities to safeguard children.  The childminder understands how to support children's well-being. She demonstrates her awareness of how to provide a balanced range of foods, including fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder places importance on ensuring that children have daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and take part in physical play.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates how she would plan a range of stimulating learning opportunities to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder is aware of the importance of continued professional development to increase her knowledge, understanding and skills.  The childminder shows a clear understanding of how to effectively meet the welfare

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The provision meets requirements

needs of children. For example, she knows how to promote and develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem in preparation for their move on to nursery or school.  The childminder understands how to work effectively in partnership with parents and other early years providers in order to promote continuity of children's care and learning.  The childminder has fully addressed the recommendation raised at her previous inspection. She explains how she has improved systems for self-evaluation to review and reflect on her practice. She demonstrates her understanding of how to continue to improve and further develop her service.

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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 a range of policies, procedures and documents that the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed the kinds of resources the childminder intends to provide for minded children. She also viewed areas of the home that will be used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults in the home.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339023 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 849259 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Cheshunt. She operates all year round from 3.15pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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