Childminder EY482910

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a clear understanding about current safeguarding legislation that has an impact on her practice to care for children. She does not have a good knowledge about who she should report any concerns about children's welfare to. She is keen to increase her knowledge about safeguarding matters so that she has more understanding about her responsibilities to protect children.  This is the childminder's first inspection since registration. She has kept up to date with her first-aid training to help her manage any injuries children may have.  The childminder demonstrates how she plans to obtain information about children's routines, interests and starting points from parents. She understands the importance of assessing children's development and how to plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder understands the need to ensure that all areas are safe for children to

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The provision does not meet requirements

use. She describes how she intends to use risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards to children when minding.  The childminder describes a varied range of experiences that she plans to provide. These include art and craft activities, visits to the library, singing and walks within the community to support children's progress. The childminder plans to adapt these according to children's age and stage of development.  The childminder plans to provide nutritious meals and snacks for children. She enjoys cooking and uses fresh ingredients. The childminder understands how to meet children's dietary needs.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents, other providers and professionals to meet children's individual needs. She also understands the need to monitor the service that she provides.

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The provision does not meet 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 early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 increase knowledge about current legislation that affects the care of children, and ensure that the procedures to follow if there are any safeguarding concerns about children's welfare follow the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance. 24/02/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector viewed all the areas and resources to be used with children.  The inspector looked at documents relating to evidence of suitability checks for those living in the premises.  The inspector and the childminder discussed and looked at toys, resources and equipment that she intends to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482910 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 994718 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in South Oxhey, Watford. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 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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Telephone number

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