Childminder EY470120

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to support children to learn through play. She intends to offer varied activities to choose from, including many outdoor activities. She explains how she intends to observe and assess children and plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder describes how she intends to gather information about children's care routines, preferences and abilities. She explains how she plans to keep track of children's progress across the areas of learning.  The childminder describes how she intends to help children to feel comfortable and welcome in her home. She has developed house rules and intends to praise positive behaviour. She explains the importance of building caring relationships with children, strong partnerships with parents and treating all families with equal respect.  The childminder is aware of the need for partnership working to support children, including sharing information with schools. The childminder understands how to help

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The provision meets requirements

support children to gain the skills and knowledge to prepare them for school.  The childminder has continued her professional development. She receives updates from trusted sources, such as the children's centre and her membership of a professional organisation, to ensure that she is aware of any changes in legislation. The childminder explains some of the ways she plans to improve her practice. She has written a self-evaluation plan and developed parent surveys.  The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She has attended first-aid and safeguarding training. She explains how she plans to supervise visitors and control the use of mobile phones in her home. Potential risks have been identified and minimised.

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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 younger children.  The inspector had a tour of the areas that are 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 EY470120 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 960762 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am 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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