Childminder EY478680

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The well-qualified childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains how she plans to provide good learning opportunities indoors and outdoors to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder appropriately explains how to promote children's safety and welfare. For example, when caring for children, she intends to carry out daily risk assessments on the premises to help ensure that the home and garden remain secure. She details her strict policy on the use of mobile phones and plans to closely monitor children as they access technology.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection procedures, including in relation to the most recent government guidance. Therefore, she fully understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of the children in her care.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being, encourage positive

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The provision meets requirements

behaviour and teach them to respect and value each other. She is aware of the activities and experiences that she can provide to help raise children's awareness of how to keep themselves healthy and well, such as visits to the park to play football.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years providers, in order to support continuity in the children's individual care and prepare them for future learning.  The childminder uses effective systems to ensure her knowledge is kept up to date. She regularly views a range of online resources and shares ideas and information with other childminder's to help support continuous improvement.

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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 discussed the childminder's policies and procedures and looked at the documents she will use when caring for children.  The inspector observed the areas available for childminding and discussed the range of equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her future plans.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all those living on the premises and other documentation in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478680 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 982726 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 Hitchin. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 6.

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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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