Childminder EY424304

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2016 6 October 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a suitable understanding of the early years foundation stage. Through discussion, she demonstrates how she intends to observe and assess children's learning and development. The childminder knows how to support children in developing the knowledge and abilities needed in readiness for them starting nursery and school.  The childminder has plans in place for providing healthy snacks and meals and she talks about the outdoor opportunities that she will provide for children. The childminder has a range of toys and resources to use for promoting indoor and outdoor learning. She is aware of how to promote children's well-being.  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 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 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 plans to help children settle into her care by being very flexible in the initial introductory period. She discusses how she will gather information from parents to enable her to plan the day to meet children's care needs. She talks about how she will support all children to form close bonds and attachments to her and other minded children.  The childminder describes how she will evaluate her practice in order to identify areas to improve. She understands the value of seeking the views of parents and plans to do this through questionnaires and discussions.

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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 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, welfare, and the learning and development requirements for children of different ages.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents used by the childminder to monitor the safety of the children. These included robust safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and a range of other policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed how observations, assessments and planning will be used to identify and incorporate children's next steps into their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424304 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 852486 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 6 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Hitchin. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has 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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