Childminder EY474777

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates clear knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to use observation and assessment to plan for children's individual learning and development.  The childminder has a good selection of equipment and play resources for children of different ages. This is stored so it is easily accessible to children. There are plenty of craft materials, books and toys for pretend play.  The childminder is aware of how to identify potential risks to children in her home and on outings. She has considered how to keep them safe and how to help them learn to play safely themselves.  The childminder explains how she would help children to settle into the new environment. She describes how she is friendly towards them and tries not to overwhelm them, allowing them time to adjust. She talks to parents about their expectations and uses the information to plan suitable activities.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She knows about her duty to report any concerns about children's welfare to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She has attended training since her registration as a childminder, in order to keep up to date with requirements.  The childminder is aware of the need to assess children's development with the progress check completed between the age of two and three years. Furthermore, she has plans for observing children as they play to find out about their skills as they develop. She will use this information to help her plan challenging experiences to promote learning through play.  The childminder understands how to support children's feelings of self-worth and help them get ready for the move on to school. She describes conversations with children about the positive aspects of school to help them see it as something to look forward

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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 spoke to the childminder about how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all adults in the home and the childminder's qualification.  The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474777 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 973806 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 8 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Broxbourne. 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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