Childminder 127858

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 5 December 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of recognising possible signs of abuse or neglect and she is clear about the action she will take to report any concerns, in order to safeguard children.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. She understands that children learn in diverse ways. She is able to describe a selection of challenging experiences, demonstrating an understanding of how to promote children's learning and meet their individual needs.  The childminder describes the activities and routines she will provide to help children gain independence and self-confidence. She has a selection of age-appropriate resources and equipment. She explains how she will promote children's learning and development through a selection of adult-led and child-led activities.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder talks confidently about how she will promote children's understanding of leading healthy lifestyles through planning regular physical activities outside in the fresh air. Additionally, she will provide cooking activities to help children learn about where food comes from and eating healthily.  The childminder explains how she intends to help children be developmentally and emotionally ready for 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 the self-evaluation with the childminder and the improvements made since the last inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas which will be used for childminding. The inspector viewed and discussed the resources, equipment and activities which the childminder intends to use to meet the needs of children of all ages.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to deliver the learning and development requirements for children of all ages.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector viewed and discussed the documentation and records that the childminder will use as part of her childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 127858 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1036863 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Ware. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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