Childminder EY456057

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2016 24 February 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 Since the last inspection the childminder has implemented further ways to engage parents in children's learning from the outset. She has gained support through the local children's centre, where she attends regular network meetings.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is aware of the different ways children learn and explains how she intends to provide learning opportunities indoors and outdoors to meet their individual needs.  The childminder appropriately explains how to promote children's safety and welfare. For example, she carries out daily risk assessments on the premises to help ensure that her home remains secure. She details her strict policy on the use of mobile phones and plans to prohibit internet access for any visitors.  The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect children from harm or abuse.

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The provision meets requirements

She has refreshed her knowledge of child protection issues and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being, encourage positive behaviour and teach children to respect and value each other. She describes suitable activities she can provide for children to help promote their healthy lifestyles, such as regular access to exercise through trips to the local park and attending dance classes.  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 prepare them for future learning.  The requirements of the Childcare Register are not met. The childminder has not written or made available to parents a statement of the complaints procedures.

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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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 make sure a written statement of the procedures to be followed in relation to complaints is in place and made available to parents. 01/01/2017

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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 intends to use when caring for young 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, her future plans and improvements she has made since the last inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of 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 EY456057 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1058540 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to provide funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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