Swales, Kathryn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 14 May 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The well-qualified childminder regularly evaluates her practice and identifies areas to improve. She continually strives for improvement to promote children's care and learning. The childminder states how she holds discussions with parents to find out their views on her service. She respects the views of children as she provides resources and activities that interest and motivate them to learn.  The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding of early years practice up to date. She attends training on new initiatives and uses online forums for research. She states how important it is to meet with other childminders to hold professional discussions and debates.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how to plan educational programmes to support children's learning. She explains how she tailors activities around each child's abilities and their next steps in learning to help them

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The provision meets requirements

make progress.  The childminder knows how to gather information from parents to find out about their children's individual needs. She understands the importance of working with parents and other settings children attend to promote consistency in children's learning.  The childminder demonstrates her readiness to support children's health and well- being. She understands the benefits of daily exercise, such as walking to nursery and school. She also knows how to provide healthy meals and snacks to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She understands the correct procedures to follow should concerns arise, including any allegations against herself or a family member. She understands how to safeguard children's privacy when using technology, such as mobile phones and cameras.

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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 delivers the educational programmes and undertakes observation, assessment and planning when caring for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children, including evidence of the suitability of household members and the safeguarding policy.  The inspector had a tour of the house and garden used for the care of children. She discussed the toys, resources and equipment that the childminder has available.  The inspector and childminder discussed how she promotes children's safety and welfare both in her home and on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273495 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1064500 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Chipperfield. She operates from 7am to 9am, Monday to Friday, during school term times. The childminder holds an early years 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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