Childminder EY483020

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder maintains a thorough programme of professional development. She has undertaken required training and broadened her understanding of relevant changes that affect her work with children.  The childminder is aware of the work of her Local Safeguarding Children Board. She has an up-to-date awareness of child protection issues. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms that might cause her concern about children's welfare. She has contact details for relevant professionals readily at hand to report any such concern.  The childminder is able to talk at length about the ways that she can adapt plans and activities she uses for older children to support young children. The childminder explains how artistic projects that older children enjoy provide opportunities for children of all ages for express themselves and take part.  The childminder has a sound awareness of how to observe and assess children's

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The provision meets requirements

development. She demonstrates, through using relevant paperwork, how she intends to use guidance to check children's progress.  The childminder has a good understanding about the ways that she can support children to learn about diversity and the world around them. She explains how she plans to use resources to promote children's awareness and understanding.  The childminder has plans in place to help children to settle in her care. She explains how she works with families and can extend this approach to supporting young children to feel confident and secure.  The childminder takes older children on walks to pick fruit to take home and cook. The childminder showed the inspector photographs of cooking activities and explained how these can be simplified to include younger children. The childminder explains ways of promoting children's good health through regular exercise and healthy eating.

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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.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and any plans for improvement.  The inspector confirmed there was evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.  The inspector observed the areas used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483020 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1002314 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 Tring. She operates term-time only. The childminder's usual working hours are Monday and Wednesday 3.15pm to 6.15pm and Monday to Friday 7.30am to 9am. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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