Childminder EY478407

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She confidently describes how to provide a variety of activities across all areas of learning, including how to help children prepare emotionally and acquire the skills they need for school.  The childminder plans to gather information about children's care routines and abilities from parents during the settling-in period. She explains that she intends to share information about children's learning and progress with parents.  The childminder is aware of the importance of developing partnership working, by sharing information with other settings and by working with specialists, to support children who may need targeted help.  The childminder explains how she intends to offer settling-in sessions and to cater for children's likes and interests. She describes the importance of praising positive behaviour and ensuring that all children are treated with equal respect.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder discusses how she plans to continue her professional development by keeping up to date with changes in legislation and attending training. She refers to many sources for ideas for activities and she intends to reflect on her practice using children's and parents' feedback.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding. She has attended safeguarding training. She knows how to identify signs of abuse and how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities, if necessary. She explains her procedures to control the use of mobile phones in her home.  The childminder explains how to promote children's safety and well-being. She has completed risk assessments of her home, to ensure that it is safe for children. She understands how to support children to make healthy food choices. She has attended paediatric first-aid training.

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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 childminder's qualifications and training, and suitability of all household members.  The inspector reviewed policies, procedures and documents that the childminder intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector viewed areas to be used for childminding.  The inspector assessed how the childminder plans to support children's learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478407 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 980216 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Harpenden. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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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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