Childminder EY443466

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2017 18 September 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a strong knowledge of how to support children's learning and development. She confidently explains how she intends to provide children with suitably challenging activities across all areas of learning.  The childminder plans to gather information on children's abilities, interests and care requirements from parents during settling-in sessions before they start. She intends to use this information alongside observations she makes of children to help her plan appropriate activities and track children's progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder discusses how she plans to work in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. She understands the importance of this to support children's development and help them gain the skills and knowledge they need for future moves on to school. She describes how she will work with other professionals if

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children require additional support.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She ably describes how to identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder has taken steps to minimise risks in her home. She explains how she intends to monitor the use of mobile phones and internet access in her home.  The childminder understands the importance of building relationships with children. She explains how she proposes to help children feel welcome in her home by ensuring that everyone is treated with equal respect. She plans to praise positive behaviour.  The childminder is aware of the need to develop children's independence skills, for example, by helping them to manage their own personal hygiene.  The childminder plans to include the views of children and parents when she reviews her practice. She has continued her professional development and now holds early

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The provision meets requirements

years teacher status. She plans to use many sources of information to remain aware of changes to guidelines and to gather ideas for activities.

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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 checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector reviewed policies, procedures and documents that the childminder intends to use when caring for younger children.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home that are to be used for childminding.  The inspector assessed how the childminder plans to support children's learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's plans for self-evaluation and continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443466 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1060041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in St Albans. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6 and early years teacher status. She operates Monday to Friday, from 3.30pm until 6pm during term time. During school holidays she operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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