Childminder EY478781

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2016 Not applicable

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 The childminder has not taken all necessary measures to minimise potential risks to children in her new home. She has gained verbal confirmation from the previous homeowners that installed glass is safe. However, she has not made robust checks to ensure the large, walk-in shower panel, placed close to the only available toilet and with no visible safety mark, conforms to British safety standards.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and the action to take should she have any concerns for a child's welfare. She has been proactive in establishing professional contacts to help develop her understanding of local procedures and has completed a recent safeguarding course to refresh her knowledge.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains how she intends to provide good learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to meet children's

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individual needs.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour in a positive way and teach them to respect each other. She describes a range of techniques she would adopt to help all groups of children increase their levels of confidence in different situations.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She is knowledgeable of activities she can provide to help children to stay healthy, such as growing vegetables in the garden to taste and through regular outdoor play.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years providers, in order to support continuity in children's individual care and help prepare them for future learning.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on some areas of her practice and has plans to enhance the outdoor area. She regularly refers to online resources with the

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aim of refreshing and developing her teaching ideas.

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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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to minimise any risk to the safety of children. 01/10/2016

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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 plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector observed 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 for 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 EY478781 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 978868 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 Hertford. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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