Childminder EY436916

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 19 June 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates an appropriate knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to use observation and assessment to plan for children's individual learning and development.  The childminder has a clear knowledge of how children learn. She explains how she will use activities and outings that are linked to children's interests to help them develop skills and prepare them for their learning at school.  The childminder has a wide range of good quality resources and play materials that children can easily access. This includes a variety of interesting art and craft materials.  The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children's welfare. She explains how she will provide a safe environment for children and complete risk assessments to help her to identify and address potential hazards. She demonstrates knowledge about child protection issues and the appropriate procedures to follow.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of working closely with parents. She knows to gain detailed information from parents to enable her to support children's individual care and learning needs throughout the day.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting positive behaviour. She explains how she will include children in discussions about how to keep themselves safe and how to treat each other with respect.  The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. She describes how she will use the views of parents and children when evaluating the effectiveness of her setting. She will reflect on areas to develop further, in order to continuously improve the service she provides.

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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 and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, including the safeguarding procedures, and discussed how these will be used in her practice.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises where childcare will be provided. She also looked at the resources to be used and discussed the childminder's plans for her future childcare arrangements.  The inspector checked the suitability of household members. She also checked the childminder's qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436916 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1052996 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 19 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Maple Cross, Rickmansworth. She operates all year round from 7am 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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