Childminder EY304224

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2016 15 July 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed new procedures to assess the areas used by children. She conducts daily checks of her house, garden and outings to remove hazards, minimise risks and ensure that children are safe.  The qualified childminder has developed procedures to evaluate her services and consult with parents and external professionals. She participates in training to boost her skills and shows a good capacity to improve her practice. With confidence, she has met the action and recommendations set at her last inspection.  The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She is confident about the signs of abuse and knows where to go for support should concerns arise. The childminder attends safeguarding training and uses policies that are in line with current legislation.  The childminder has developed procedures to assess children's skills and identify their

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The provision meets requirements

starting points and next steps in learning. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to plan activities that challenge and promote children's interests and skills across all areas of learning.  The childminder provides children with a range of resources and toys. As part of her educational programmes for children, she plans regular outings, large-group activities and indoor and outdoor play. She understands that children learn best through play and have different learning styles.  There are procedures to work with parents to exchange information about children's learning and interests. The childminder understands the importance of working with them to provide children with continuous support between her provision and home.  The childminder has procedures in place to work with other settings that children attend to exchange information about their ongoing learning needs.  The childminder has developed procedures to teach children about the different cultural

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The provision meets requirements

backgrounds, religions and festivals celebrated in their community and wider world. She understands her role in teaching children about life in Britain.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's good health. Meals are planned with parents and routines include daily exercise and fresh air. There are plans to teach children to manage their personal hygiene and needs. 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 viewed areas of the house to be used for childminding and resources available to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304224 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1060360 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides 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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