Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2016 30 March 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of how to provide children with interesting and challenging activities that promote their learning. She knows how to conduct observations and assessments, such as the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder's home is welcoming, stimulating and well equipped. Toys are stored, so they can be easily reached. The childminder knows how to promote healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide healthy and nutritious food and daily opportunities for children to enjoy physical exercise and fresh air.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour positively.  The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection procedures. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about children in her care. She has considered how she will manage the use of mobile telephones and cameras to make sure there is no

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The provision meets requirements

risk to children.  The childminder has a current first-aid qualification and understands her responsibility to identify and minimise any hazards or risks to children.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to promote all aspects of children's learning and care. She explains how she plans to share information with other providers children attend, in order to help to meet their learning needs.  The childminder understands the importance of reviewing her practice, in order to maintain standards. She plans to involve parents and children in the evaluation of her provision.

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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 toured all areas of the home that will be used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector sampled relevant documents the childminder intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed the procedures the childminder intends to use to evaluate the quality of the provision and to drive improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414717 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1024406 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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