Childminder 123999

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 6 October 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of how to protect the welfare of children. She is aware of her responsibilities to safeguard children, such as reporting child protection concerns to the appropriate agencies.  The childminder demonstrates her sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. She explains how she intends to meet children's needs through planning interesting activities and learning opportunities.  The childminder talks about the importance of working alongside parents and other professionals to provide children with continuity in their care and learning. She also intends to find out the views and opinions of others, in order to help her identify how she can improve her service as part of her reflective practice.  The childminder knows that it is important to foster children's personal, social and emotional development. She explains how she intends to encourage children to develop

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The provision meets requirements

independence and self-esteem to help them acquire the required skills in preparation for nursery or school.  The childminder has a wide range of good quality and interesting toys and equipment that is suitable for a broad range of age groups.  The childminder spoke about how she intends to share her policies and procedures with parents to make certain that they are well informed about her service.  The childminder explains how to promote children's well-being. She intends to encourage them to spend time playing outdoors in the fresh air. She also spoke about teaching children how to care for living things, such as planting and growing vegetables in her garden.

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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 viewed areas of the childminder's home that she intends to use for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to deliver the learning and development requirements for children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the home.  The inspector saw a variety of toys and equipment available that meets the needs of children of all ages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 123999 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 994928 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 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Hoddesdon. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm on 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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