Childminder EY475253

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has plans in place for providing healthy snacks and meals, and talks about the outdoor activities she will provide for children. She has a range of toys and equipment for children to use, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder is aware of how to promote children's well-being.  The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she will work closely with parents to ensure children's needs are met. She has a range of documentation to help her to evaluate children's individual needs. She also has information available to share with parents to show how she covers all areas of learning.  The childminder is aware of the procedure for referring information on to relevant professionals if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She understands how to maintain a safe environment for children to play and learn in. The childminder reviews her risk assessments and has clear procedures in place to safeguard children.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the need to monitor the service that she provides when caring for children, so that this continually contributes to their ongoing care, learning and development.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to settle children into her care. She understands the importance of helping them to form close bonds and attachments with her. The childminder knows how to encourage and support children's independence and self-care skills.  Through discussion, the childminder sets out how she intends to observe and assess children's learning and development. She knows how to support children in developing the knowledge and abilities needed in readiness for starting nursery and school.

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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 support children's play and learning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet the learning and development requirements. She discussed how observations, assessments and planning will be used to identify and incorporate children's next steps into their future learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home that are used when the childminder is caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of family members and she talked with the childminder about how she intends to use evaluation to continually improve.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475253 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 977565 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Stevenage and provides care from her parents' house in Letchworth Garden City. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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