Childminder 129859

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 6 July 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has participated in child protection training and reviewed her safeguarding policy. This is in line with current legislation. She knows how to make referrals for safeguarding and child protection concerns. The childminder understands her role in protecting and preventing children from harm.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has participated in training to enhance her teaching skills and worked with external professionals to review her assessments and planning procedures. She shows a sound understanding of how to track children's progress from their starting points to their ongoing next steps of development.  The childminder understands that children learn best through play. She intends to gather information from children's assessments to plan play opportunities that promote their skills across all areas of learning.  There are procedures for obtaining ongoing information from parents about children's

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The provision meets requirements

care and learning needs. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the importance of working with parents to provide children with continuous help and support.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's good health. She has plans for nutritious snacks and meals for children and routines that include daily exercise and outdoor play. There are plans to involve children in learning to manage their personal hygiene and care needs.  The childminder has developed procedures to maintain reflective practice. She has procedures in place to link with outside professionals and to consult parents to gain their views. She demonstrates a secure capacity to develop her services.

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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. She discussed with the childminder the procedures in place to assess and plan for children's learning and development.  The inspector looked at the evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed policies and procedures used by the childminder to manage her practice.  The inspector observed areas of the house to be used for childminding and resources available to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129859 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1058660 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Bushey. 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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